In Hebrews chapter 12 verse 1 it talks about running the race and to lay aside every weight that will hinder and run with endurance, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross, despising the shame. As we run this race it is important to keep our eyes on Jesus and remember how He endured great hostility against Him, so you won’t become discouraged.
I remember when I started the race of faith I faced rejection and I couldn’t understand why. Through this experience I learned that we are all different runners in the same race. Not two of us are the same and God has gifted us differently and given us dreams to fulfill His plan and purpose. Some may run at a different pace, but we all run the same race, so with that in mind we should love and encourage each other to the finish. We can all learn from each other as we journey on through life and never get to the place where we’ve arrived, because we will always be reaching and learning as we go till the glorious day when the Lord returns. So, let us not be discouraged when things come against us but set it aside and keep running.
I was inspired to write the poem, “Different Runners in the Same Race” as I thought of how we are all different and unique from each other and we need to accept and appreciate each other for who we are striving to become. When I faced rejection at times I thought if they could only see my heart they would find Jesus, my Father and the Holy Spirit all at work within me.
Different Runners in the Same Race
I may not portray who you’d like me to be
Please forgive me for I am just me
My views may be different from yours
My actions may speak louder than words
I may seem insensitive but that’s not the case
Let’s go hand in hand and keep running the race
I can’t be a portrait of someone I’m not
No matter what others may say or may do
I need to express the person I am
And give of myself every day through
I may be defective, and I’ll make mistakes
But please just have patience, till I finish the race
For then I’ll be perfect, and God’s work shall be done
What the Lord is still doing, each victory is won
Life is a race we learn to win as we grow
To reach our destination, helping others as we go
Let us blend well together, so we’ll shine like His Son
And put aside our differences, for there’s a work to be done,
God made all things different, not two snowflakes are the same,
He made us special for His purpose, so we can glorify His name.
We are all different runners with one goal to win the race so let’s keep our eyes on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Love & Blessings, Lollita Faith
Excerpt from my book: “I’ll Climb Every Mountain” Ch. 5 Mountain of Rejection pg. 128,129
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Author June Hodgins 