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OK, now what? This is a question that I receive a lot from new
Christians. They get that high feeling when they except Christ into their
life and jump for joy the next few weeks. But after awhile they realize
they still have the same problems that they had before they
excepted Christ. The "Well, no one ever said being a Christian is easy" line only goes so far. Do you want to start getting over your troubles, enjoying your walk with Christ, and grow in Him? One of the best posters is by Nike. It shows a runner taking off down a highway in the middle of "no where" with nothing in sight. At the top is the caption "No Finish Line." A runner runs not to stop, but for the love of the exercise. You runners out there, know what I am talking about! It hurts to go that extra mile, but the accomplishment you feel is well worth it.
This is how I see our Christian Life. We should be running in Christ like
there is "No Finish Line." Start giving up the habits that do not glorify Christ, give that extra time to study the Bible each day, take a few extra minutes to that friend in need. I know all of this takes time and some of it hurts, but I will guarantee you, every extra "mile" that you push towards Christ will be worth it. You will grow closer to God, which will in turn help you in the struggles you encounter on the path. As Christians, we need to have a "No Finish Line" attitude. Don't be satisfied where your walk is, keep growing! There is so much more love and joy that God will show us if we keep running towards him. } James Stogdill |