. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to tu

Yet in all these things Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 37-39 KJV

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV

I will be confident in who I am. I’m not going to go around pretending, wishing I were someone else, trying to fit into everybody’s mold. I am free to run my own race. Joel Olsteen

The race, the dreaded 440 yard dash, was about to start and our team didn’t have anyone to compete. The coach was racing around looking for someone who was willing to take the challenge. I was into field events like the pole vault, the discus, and shot put. I was not a runner and I sure did not have the stamina or training it would take to run the 440. However, the coach wanted someone to enter so I agree to give it a shot. I was convinced I had a chance. After all, my older brother was a track star and he excelled at the 440 and so could I.

The judge announced, “Runners to your mark.” I was ready. I could win this race. My blood was pumping and I was ready to catapult out of the blocks. “Get set,” the judge, shouted and the gun went off. I was out of the blocks in a flash. My head was down, my arms were churning, and I was leading the pack. Around the first turn, I was fine, down the straightaway I was still ahead of all the other, more experienced runners. I was going around the last curve when it happened. My head said I was fine but my muscles locked up. I was completely shocked at the feeling of powerlessness in my legs, arms, and chest. I fell to the side of the track and panted as if I were going to die. I had never been so completely exhausted in my life. Finally, I rolled over, got to my feet, and stumbled towards the finish line. I was dead last but I did finish the race. Never again would I ever try to run a 400-yard dash.

Through the years, I have thought of this race many times. Even though I lost this race, I learned many lessons from this event that happen over 40 years ago. One thing, among the many, I learned I must prepare for the long run in life.

Life is a race. Life is not a sprint; life is a marathon race, an adventure, a journey. If you are planning on success in this journey or race, you must be prepared. Believe me the distant race like the 440 requires preparation and so does life. During the course of my life, the arrows from Satan have wounded me repeatedly. Yet, wounded and mangled I always knew I was a child of God. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to tu

40 yard dash, was about to start and our team didn’t have anyone to compete. The coach was racing around looking for someone who was willing to take the challenge. I was into field events like the pole vault, the discus, and shot put. I was not a runner and I sure did not have the stamina or training it would take to run the 440. However, the coach wanted someone to enter so I agree to give it a shot. I was convinced I had a chance. After all, my older brother was a track star and he excelled at the 440 and so could I.

The judge announced, “Runners to your mark.” I was ready. I could win this race. My blood was pumping and I was ready to catapult out of the blocks. “Get set,” the judge, shouted and the gun went off. I was out of the blocks in a flash. My head was down, my arms were churning, and I was leading the pack. Around the first turn, I was fine, down the straightaway I was still ahead of all the other, more experienced runners. I was going around the last curve when it happened. My head said I was fine but my muscles locked up. I was completely shocked at the feeling of powerlessness in my legs, arms, and chest. I fell to the side of the track and panted as if I were going to die. I had never been so completely exhausted in my life. Finally, I rolled over, got to my feet, and stumbled towards the finish line. I was dead last but I did finish the race. Never again would I ever try to run a 400-yard dash.

Through the years, I have thought of this race many times. Even though I lost this race, I learned many lessons from this event that happen over 40 years ago. One thing, among the many, I learned I must prepare for the long run in life.

Life is a race. Life is not a sprint; life is a marathon race, an adventure, a journey. If you are planning on success in this journey or race, you must be prepared. Believe me the distant race like the 440 requires preparation and so does life. During the course of my life, the arrows from Satan have wounded me repeatedly. Yet, wounded and mangled I always knew I was a child of God. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to tu

the judge, shouted and the gun went off. I was out of the blocks in a flash. My head was down, my arms were churning, and I was leading the pack. Around the first turn, I was fine, down the straightaway I was still ahead of all the other, more experienced runners. I was going around the last curve when it happened. My head said I was fine but my muscles locked up. I was completely shocked at the feeling of powerlessness in my legs, arms, and chest. I fell to the side of the track and panted as if I were going to die. I had never been so completely exhausted in my life. Finally, I rolled over, got to my feet, and stumbled towards the finish line. I was dead last but I did finish the race. Never again would I ever try to run a 400-yard dash.

Through the years, I have thought of this race many times. Even though I lost this race, I learned many lessons from this event that happen over 40 years ago. One thing, among the many, I learned I must prepare for the long run in life.

Life is a race. Life is not a sprint; life is a marathon race, an adventure, a journey. If you are planning on success in this journey or race, you must be prepared. Believe me the distant race like the 440 requires preparation and so does life. During the course of my life, the arrows from Satan have wounded me repeatedly. Yet, wounded and mangled I always knew I was a child of God. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to tu

race. Never again would I ever try to run a 400-yard dash.

Through the years, I have thought of this race many times. Even though I lost this race, I learned many lessons from this event that happen over 40 years ago. One thing, among the many, I learned I must prepare for the long run in life.

Life is a race. Life is not a sprint; life is a marathon race, an adventure, a journey. If you are planning on success in this journey or race, you must be prepared. Believe me the distant race like the 440 requires preparation and so does life. During the course of my life, the arrows from Satan have wounded me repeatedly. Yet, wounded and mangled I always knew I was a child of God. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to tu

. I never did forget that moment in time in Del City, Oklahoma, on bent knees I ask Jesus to come into my heart. I made my preparation that day for life. To say life has been hard is an understatement. For me, life has been a series of trails and tribulation yet because of my belief system and Gods never failing love I am still running.

Let me challenge you to prepare for life. I know it sounds simple, just receive Jesus and all will be fine and dandy. Oh no, that is not what I mean at all. Just because you become a Christian doesn’t mean life is easy. In fact, I think I have suffered more because of my faith than anything. The truth is, because of Christ I have been able to turn to God for help. He was faithful to lift me up and set my feet back on the path. If I can do it, run the distance race of life, so can you. It is never to late to make preparations for life by receiving Jesus as your coach.