Thanks In All Things EP3 - You Are Not Running Alone

Life's marathon can feel overwhelming when you hit the wall - that moment when your body, mind, and spirit want to quit. But Hebrews 12:1-3 reveals a powerful truth: you're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who are cheering you on. These aren't perfect people, but faithful heroes like Abraham, Moses, and Sarah who trusted God through impossible circumstances and now encourage you from heaven's stadium. To run your race effectively, you must lay aside two types of hindrances: weights and sins. Weights aren't necessarily sinful but are distractions that slow you down, like excessive social media use or overcommitment to good activities. Sins actively hinder your relationship with God and include patterns like bitterness, pride, or destructive behaviors. Both must be identified and removed through accountability and intentional action. The key to endurance is fixing your eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of faith. He endured the cross by focusing on the joy set before Him - your salvation and God's glory. Now seated at the Father's right hand, He runs alongside you, providing strength when weariness threatens to become surrender. Remember that tiredness is normal, but giving up is a choice. Through community support, the Holy Spirit's power, and Christ's example, you have everything needed to complete your race successfully.