Devotion: Day 2

Day 2: Endurance in the Race of Faith

Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Devotional: Paul uses the imagery of athletic competition to describe our spiritual journey. Unlike earthly races where only one wins, all believers can receive the imperishable crown. The key is discipline and endurance. Just as a runner trains rigorously—stretching, conditioning, pacing—we must train spiritually through prayer, Scripture reading, and obedience. The testimony of the young runner reminds us: don't look left or right; keep your eyes on the finish line. When life's distractions threaten to slow us down, when trials make our "spiritual lungs" burn, we press on. We're not running for temporary applause but for eternal glory.

What spiritual discipline do you need to strengthen today to run more effectively?