S-Acts 29:22-24 NIV
22 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
O- Paul's testimony of his recalling to Jerusalem is a encouragement to me. He goes not knowing what will happen there but knowing the holy spirit has prepared him for prison and hardship, yet he faces the calling. He considers his own life worth nothing other than to finish the race God has called him to complete that of testifying to the good news of God's grace. He laser focus on his mission in light of upcoming circumstances show us how to run our own race.
A - I am to run my own race like Paul did. I am to run with purpose to my calling as a father, husband and disciple. My path has some tough phases ahead as I struggle through my own recovery from sin and addiction. I move forward in faith that God has good plans for me , not for my destruction but for a purpose and a hope.
P - Dear heavenly Father thank you for today's devotion may it be sealed to my heart. I pray Lord that you would help me through this difficult phase of my life. Give me strength and guidance on where to spend my time and effort, give me the peace that comes with following you and your ways. I pray all this in Jesus Christ name, Amen.
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