S - 1 Cor 9:24-27 (NASB)
24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as [i]to avoid hitting air; 27 but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
O - Paul is speaking to the Corinthians about the his rights as an Apostle, in particular in this chapter about his provision from the Gospel. Prior to this paragraph he is speaking to His right to receive his provision from the Gospel but clearly says even though he has the right to receive he choses not to burden those that he serves for his provision. In this passage though he describes how he is to run his race, to win. He runs with purpose, to win and winning is winning souls for the Lord.
A - The application for me is to run my race like Paul does. I am to run for the sake of the Gospel and serving God's will for me in this world. My provision will be there. I must trust in His calling and provision for my life.
P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your reminder that you have called me to serve you and your Church. I pray Lord for a refreshing of your calling on my life and clarity on your provision. I pray specifically for clarity on my business I am Logistics and what you would have me do. I pray this in Jesus Christ' name, Amen.
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