Day 7

Perseverance

 

1 Timothy 6:12 (CEV)

Fight the good fight of faith and claim eternal life.

 

My wife, Hannah, just recently ran her first marathon. She did a fabulous job and I am very proud of her. Now if she would have went out and tried to sprint the entire marathon she would have never made it. I think purity (the greatest gift) is similar in many ways to a marathon. Let me make some comparisons: First, it was her training, her running foundation, that she did for months to prepare that enabled her to finish. I believe that your foundation of purity is your morals or values. You will not achieve the satisfaction of completing a marathon without the foundation. Secondly, along the entire 26.2 miles, there were people cheering the runners on. We can look to God and good friends to cheer us on and give us that extra boost we need to keep us going in the purity challenge. Thirdly, Hannah kept before her the great honor and sense of accomplishment that the finish line would bring her. You must keep that before you as well. You must continue to think of the great honor and great gift that will be given to you and your spouse on your wedding day. Keep these three steps on your mind as you strive to cross the finish line one day.

 

Accelerate today

Read– 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Think– In what ways can you apply this mentality into your life of purity?

Act– Take the necessary steps daily to win the purity prize!