-Why We Don't Give Up-

Perseverance, persistence, the prize! The Christian life was never promised to be an easy way to live; instead, Paul constantly reminds us that we must have a purpose and a plan because times will be difficult and satan will attack. But We never persevere without the promise of a prize- a promise God will keep. 

[1 Corinthians 9:24-27] 

The purpose: run to get the prize. 

The plan: discipline your body, training it. 

The prize: an eternal prize. 

[Galatians 6:7-10]

The purpose: run with purpose in every step. 

The plan: live to please the Spirit.   

The prize: everlasting life. 

[Ephesians 6:10-20]

The purpose: don't get tired of doing good. 

The plan: use every piece of Gods armor to resist the enemy. 

The prize: still standing firm after the battle. 

[Philippians 3:12-14] 

The purpose: don't give up. 

The plan: forget the past; press on to reach the end of the race. 

The prize: the heavenly prize for which God calls you. 

[2 Timothy 2:1-13]

The purpose: preach and teach the good news. 

The plan: endure suffering as a soldier, and don't get tied up in worldly affairs.

The prize: we will live with Christ; we will reign with Him.  

{Miera Noel}