9月13日
为主奔跑
凡较力争胜的，诸事都有节制，他们不过是要得能坏的冠冕；我们却是要得不能坏的冠冕。
哥林多前书 9:25
尤塞恩·博尔特（Usain Bolt）是地球上最快的人。他拥有着世界短跑纪录和多枚金牌。 但这不是一夜之间而成就的，而是无数昼夜的训练，水滴石穿。他善用自己的恩赐，严格要求自己。事实上，他一生都致力于这样高强度的训练。他的训练方式是增强式的，也就是说他进行快速训练，以最大限度提高爆发力。听起来让人感到很吃力还是很令人振奋？还是两者都有？
跟随耶稣也是这样。我们也需要每天努力操练我们的信仰。我们的使命就是，为主奔走，广传福音，分享上帝的祝福。我们要有坚定的意志、精良的装备训练、不屈不挠的专注精神。即使我们的对手试图击败我们、赶我们出局，我们也在基督里生命刚强。
今日祷告：
耶稣，请帮助我严格要求自己，操练我的信心。阿们。
September 13
Training
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
1 CORINTHIANS 9:25
Usain Bolt is the fastest person on the planet. He holds world sprinting records and gold medals. But he didn’t become that way overnight. He grew into it. He disciplined himself and the gift he was given. In fact, he has dedicated his entire life to a dramatic training regimen. His workouts are plyometric, meaning he engages in rapid exercises that maximize power in explosive succession. Sounds tiring? Or exhilarating? Both?
Following Jesus asks for a similar type of dedication. Part of the reason for Make a Difference is that we need a daily push to practice our faith. We are called to run through this world, spreading the good news and sharing its blessings. We need the determination of Rocky Balboa, mingled with the coaching of Knute Rockne, and the unflinching focus of Jesse Owens. Even as competitors try to defeat us or even take us out, we grow strong in the life of Jesus.
Pray for the Day:
Jesus, discipline my routines and my focus so that I can exercise my faith today. Amen.
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