Develop a Plan

 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. - Hebrews 5:14 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews5:14&version=NIV

"Anyone can buy a nice outfit, register, get a number, show up at the starting line, cheer when the gun goes off, and maybe run a mile or two.  But only those who have trained by putting in the months and miles will finish the marathon. 

That's the point of Hebrews 5:14....

To go from A to Z in the spiritual life also takes a plan, a training schedule."  -- from The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nieluchwski and Dave Veerman

Create a Goal

"Purpose refers to the ultimate destination....

Goals are the hoped-for results for each of the segments of the journey....

Paul's ultimate goal was to glorify God, taking every thought, word and action captive to the lordship of Christ.  So he ran 'ran with purpose every step.'"

--  The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nielsen how ski & Dave Veerman

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. - 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians9:26-27&version=NIV

January 12, 2015 - 1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart.

1 Timothy 6:11

Determine Your Purpose

 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. - 1 Timothy 4:7-10 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Timothy4:7-10&version=NIV

Speak Grace

 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 http://bit.ly/P5AYcZ

Speak Truth In Love

 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. - Ephesians 4:15 http://bit.ly/OUgZO7

Speak Truth in Love

 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. - Ephesians 4:15 http://bit.ly/OUgZO7