My son and his wife have competed in triathlons. My niece participated in her first half marathon recently. They train hard for months before the big day, focusing not only on running, riding and swimming but on nutrition, hydration, rest and all the other things that contribute to optimal physical conditioning. Their goal is to finish their event well.
Life has been described as a marathon, not a sprint. It's a long-distance run that demands endurance and perseverance. Finishing well is the outcome of sound training. The apostle, Paul described this life-training in the Bible in terms of bringing our unhealthy and sinful natural tendencies under control so that the journey of life will be pleasing to God and satisfying to us (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). But we need help in doing that; supernatural help. That's where a relationship with God comes in. When we submit to His authority and decide to live life on His terms, He helps us to train so we will finish well; finish strong. Who is guiding the training for YOUR life?
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