Keeping Your Eye on the Prize

I am with you and for you. When you decide on a course of action that is in line with My will, nothing in heaven or on earth can stop you. You may encounter many obstacles as you move toward your goal, but don’t be discouraged—never give up! With My help, you can overcome any obstacle. Do not expect an easy path as you journey hand in hand with Me, but do remember that I, your very-present Helper, am omnipotent.

Much, much stress results from your wanting to make things happen before their times have come. One of the main ways I assert My sovereignty is in the timing of events. If you want to stay close to Me and do things My way, ask Me to show you the path forward moment by moment. Instead of dashing headlong toward your goal, let Me set the pace. Slow down, and enjoy the journey in My Presence.

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? —Romans 8:31

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. —Psalm 46:1–3

“For nothing is impossible with God.” —Luke 1:37
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I am sure you have heard the saying "Keep your eye on the prize", right? With God by our side nothing can break down our path to that "prize", heaven. God is not telling us that it is going to be easy and that the journey will be cake, because the Devil is sure to try and upset our plans. However with God, even though we may face those challenges, they will definitely be overcome.

Most of us are impatient and want what we want NOW. However as a Christian one of the things we have to obey is God's timing. This is something that I personally struggle with because I am a "go do-er, get it done" type of person. When we give our lives to God, we also give up control. The path we take may not be what we think is right, but we no nothing of what God has in store for our lives.

When I think about all of this I get the mental image of running with God and Him pushing everything in the path out of my way. If God is on my side then nothing can be against me. This song is a great illustration of just that...