“Everyone who competes in the 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“
1 Cor 9:25
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Heb 12:1
Everyone in this world, are running towards their destiny. This world is filled with sins and temptations. Everyday go to the Lord’s presence and ask him to cleanse your heart with blood of Jesus.
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. Proverbs 16:32
It requires a lot of patience and endurance to take control over your thoughts, words and deeds.Take control over your desires on the things of the world.
Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21: 34
Allow Holy Spirit to take control over your mind and thoughts so your mind will be renewed. Allow Him to correct your intentions and desires.
Yield yourself under the hands of God and trust him completely. He will correct you.
As you learn to humble yourself and allow God to correct you, God will consider you as His own son and He will lead you. It may be painful sometimes but later you will reap the peaceable fruit of righteousness as mentioned in Hebrews 12:11.
There was a time, I did not finish my task on time and I got condemned for it. I felt very bad and prayed about it. Then the Lord insisted me saying, “You should realize your mistake. You should not expect others to show mercy when you are not diligent in your work”. Then I realized my mistake and repented. Lord blessed me with a promotion in my work. Similarly, I got rebuked by a child of God for a mistake I committed. When I humbled myself and accepted corrections, Lord taught me leadership qualities. Thank you, Jesus!
Sol. Benjamin Philip