Run To Win

The letter I read today from the book "His Princess: Love Letters from Your King" is based on the scripture verse 1 Corinthians 9:24 which states, "Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win." I was able to relate to this letter because it discusses how we tend to struggle with pleasing others and forgetting that our goal should be to please our King. I have to say this is something I have struggled with and had to give over to God. I realized that if I am trying to please people then I am not being a servant of Christ (Galatians 1:10). The only one we should focus on pleasing is our Heavenly Father and also there is a race set out before us that we should never lose sight of. The burden of trying to please others keeps us from having victory in this endurance race that we are running. The title for this letter is:

"My Princess... Run To Win"

"You, My princess, are destined to win. I know how tired you often become, just by trying to do and say all the right things. Take that pressure off yourself, because I did not put it there. The world may judge you by what they see and hear, but I look within your heart, My child. I see your desire to please Me, and I see your struggle to please others. If you want to win this endurance race, you must let go of your need for the approval of others and seek My will and My pleasure. Simplify your life, and let go of the burdens that weigh you down. You'll find that My grace will lighten your step, and My favor will even draw others to join us. Yes, at times you will stumble and fall. But don't worry. I'm here to help you get back up again-- as often as it takes. Make it your daily passion to run with Me, and I will carry you over the finish line of your faith. Together we will win!
Love,
Your King and your Champion."

I know that sometimes I become ADD and lose sight of the race ahead. I even stumble a little along the way and allow myself to get side tracked by things like trying to please others.
Its soooo nice to know that I am not running this race alone, but that my Daddy is my running partner; He is along side me every step of the way to help pick me back up such as when I feel I cannot run anymore. Thank you Heavenly Father for being patient with us whenever we take our eyes off of the race and off of You. Thank you for helping me to carry the heavy load and for picking me back up again. I know that with You by my side I can win and have victory! Thank you my Father!!!