I have never been very keen on sport but, I remember running in a race at school when I was about eight years old. I set off with a will, running as fast as I could. I suddenly realised I was on my own, so I stopped and looked behind me, only to see the rest of the field running towards me and then passing me. By the time I got going again they had all crossed the line!
I also remember hearing some PE teacher say that you need to set your sights on running as if the finishing line was ten yards further on than it really is. So it is with the spiritual race: as we age it is tempting to ease off with a 'nearly there, I've done my bit' sort of mindset. I believe it is time for more of Paul's attitude as in 1Corinthians 9:24-27: not running uncertainly.
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