“…So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. ”
I used to play basketball a lot. Loved the game! I remember once buying a pair shoes to hoop in that had the latest gimmick…they pumped up. While it was the latest trend and they looked sweet, they were heavy. I found them to hinder my performance on the court. I couldn’t jump as high or move on defense quite as well. But once I got rid of those shoes and played in another pair, my performance was much better!
Likewise, God has given you the ability to get rid of things in your life that slow you down. Allow Him to reveal what’s holding you back from running your race. When you study His word He tells you what’s right, what’s wrong, how great He created you, and how He meant for you to perform in life.
And the great thing about all of this is you can do it yourself! The scripture says “let us…” That means God has already given you the strength and ability to drop and get rid of any and everything in your life that’s in the way of obtaining what He planned for you. A life of peace. A life of joy. A life of prosperity. Let go of what’s behind you and reach for what’s in front of you.
Let it go, let it go, let it go
“Gracious Father, You have given me the ability to drop the sin in my life that keeps me from having the life You want for me. I will identify what’s in my life that is not of You. Thank You for empowering me to rid myself of those things so that I may run the race You have prepared for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”