Paul sees the Christian Life as a race and tells us how to run it.

1. Youth Devotional - Go for the
Gold, Go for God
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Paul sees the Christian Life as a race and
tells us how to run it.

2. “…I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me.
Brothers and sisters, I can’t consider myself a winner yet. This is
what I do: I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and I run
straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call
offers in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:12-14
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3. Going for the Gold!
That is the aim and aspiration of the vast company of athletes
who assemble every four years from all over the world to take
part in the Olympic Games. For them, to stand on the winner’s
podium, be hailed as a hero, with the strains of their home
country’s national anthem ringing in their ears, emotion etched
on their tear stained faces, would make all the sacrifice and
strenuous effort worthwhile.
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4. You know, the Christian life is no different. Paul sees it as a race! It
is not a 100 yard dash. It is a marathon cross-country. Of necessity,
we are to abandon our own selfish ambitions so that we may
wholeheartedly pursue the goal that is set before us. Nothing must
hinder or hamper our steady progress. It is not a spectator sport
but one of active participation by all. Down the straight, round the
bend, over the hurdle, in the final analysis, consistency is what
really matters.
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5. There will be frustration as we strive to attain spiritual fitness. Many
tears may be shed as we county the cost of getting rid of the excess
baggage. The pain barrier must be broken if we are to keep on going.
But, even though we may not all be winners by nature, with the
spiritual instincts of the new man reigning within, we can conquer all
and cross the finishing line in triumph.
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6. Awaiting us is Christ, the One who has gone on before. No
greater incentive can be given; no other motivation should
be required. That’s why we pull out all the stops, with
every fiber of our being, stretching all the sinews, as we
keep the end in view. What an exhilarating prospect.
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7. Let’s go for the gold…and go for God!
This was Paul’s thinking. It was his game plan. And, he stuck rigidly
to it. Like him, we want to be there at the end. Paul shows us how
to do it in Philippians 3:12-16. He leaves us a few tips that are
designed to enhance our performance in the race ahead:
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8. Be realistic – know where you are at
Be single minded – learn the art of concentration
Be forward looking – resist the temptation to look
back
Be a plodder – don’t be a dropout on the last lap
Be sensible – know the rules and stick to them
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9. Winning moves. Yes! Absorb them
and get yourself down to the track!
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Need a Youth Camp/ Bible Study Series
on ”Running the Christian Race”?
The race as a metaphor for the Christian
life is used in several places in the Bible.
This series is a great follow up for new
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