Around Thanksgiving I did a 120 mile bike marathon from Atlanta to the Alabama state line and back. In this race there were a few very dedicated competitors who would do anything to be the first finisher. Some started earlier, took shorter breaks, some even skipped checkpoint stops. In the mornings they biked through the cold, in the late afternoons they biked through the heat, when there legs were in severe pain they pushed through. They were willing to do anything to win this race. In this passage I believe Paul is trying to challenge the people of Corinth to have this type of drive. If you are going to do something do it with intentions of succeeding. Not just passing but passing with flying colors. I feel like there are so many people who have dreams and goals but just don't put forth the effort that is necessary. I know it is very unrealistic to believe you will succeed in every aspect in life every single time. Sometimes God just wants us to try things so we can learn something new. But God gives us dreams and I believe we should chase them! Be passionate! Be motivational! Be influential! The next verse goes on by saying...
25 "Everyone who competes in these games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever".
As a christian it is my duty to do everything with the intentions of succeeding because I do it for the Lord. He is my prize.
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