Run the Race with Grace

Last week, while teaching a class at our Church, I tripped over a cord and fell down.  It was not very graceful!  Fortunately, I was not hurt and a new lesson was written on my heart—no matter how well prepared I may be, two feet and the Grace of the Savior are required to run the race with GRACE.

Each of us is called to run a race.  Because our Father in Heaven knows us and loves us unconditionally, our races, as well as the feet we are given to run them, are individually planned.  I have a strong right foot and a dropped left foot—but still, I have two feet.  Because “lefty” is weak, my race requires some patience (Hebrews 12:1), yet, I am commanded to run so I may obtain the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24).  I simply cannot put my “best” foot forward—both feet are required to run the race. 

 

Since the reality of my weakness is obvious to all who observe me, others find me most authentic when I acknowledge my trailing foot and don’t just champion the best foot forward by pretending I have two “right” feet.

Clearly recognizing and admitting my weakness coupled with faith in Jesus Christ are essential to obtaining the prize of progression.

‘Just for Today’ I choose to keep my “eye on the prize” by offering both my feet—the right foot and the real foot—to Him.  In and through our Savior, Jesus Christ, I can run this race with GRACE.