The Runner of a race is YOU

"24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beatingthe air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Let us rejoice in this season of our race, pushing forward knowing the One who won the race already making it possible for us to run. He does not give up on us but encourages and equips us to keep going. Run Hard! 

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