Day 18
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
January 29
RUNNING FREE
Read: Hebrews 11-12:2
REFLECTION:
Have you ever tried to run with large, thick boots on your feet? It’s almost laughable to think about running fast with that on your feet when they would seem to function like shackles. Hebrews 11 and 12 set up a great picture for us to see together as we consider what it means to grow in the likeness of Christ. We are given a picture in Hebrews 11 of saints who have gone before us and have left wonderful examples of faith for us to follow. You turn the corner to Hebrews 12 and you see the application of the examples that have been given to us as the writer instructs us to lay aside every weight and sin that clings closely to us as we seek to run our race.
Right now, we are running our race to look more and more like Christ but there are great weights and chains clinging to us and holding us back. Like running with boots on, pursuing to be like Christ while sin clings to us is impossible. Not only does sin cling to us, but there are other “weights” – things not sinful but maybe not helpful – that are keeping us from boldly walking in our purpose. To grow in godliness, we know that we want to look more like Christ so we wage war and battle against sin every day. We also know that right now there are things present in our lives that may not be sinful, but they certainly are not helpful in our pursuit of holiness. Today, may we lay aside every weight and fight against every sin so that we can run our race well and make a difference for eternity.
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER:
What is present in your life right now that needs to be put to death?
What “weight” exists in your life that seems to be keeping you from growing daily in Christ.
CORPORATE PRAYER POINTS:
Read: Hebrews 11-12:2
REFLECTION:
Have you ever tried to run with large, thick boots on your feet? It’s almost laughable to think about running fast with that on your feet when they would seem to function like shackles. Hebrews 11 and 12 set up a great picture for us to see together as we consider what it means to grow in the likeness of Christ. We are given a picture in Hebrews 11 of saints who have gone before us and have left wonderful examples of faith for us to follow. You turn the corner to Hebrews 12 and you see the application of the examples that have been given to us as the writer instructs us to lay aside every weight and sin that clings closely to us as we seek to run our race.
Right now, we are running our race to look more and more like Christ but there are great weights and chains clinging to us and holding us back. Like running with boots on, pursuing to be like Christ while sin clings to us is impossible. Not only does sin cling to us, but there are other “weights” – things not sinful but maybe not helpful – that are keeping us from boldly walking in our purpose. To grow in godliness, we know that we want to look more like Christ so we wage war and battle against sin every day. We also know that right now there are things present in our lives that may not be sinful, but they certainly are not helpful in our pursuit of holiness. Today, may we lay aside every weight and fight against every sin so that we can run our race well and make a difference for eternity.
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER:
What is present in your life right now that needs to be put to death?
What “weight” exists in your life that seems to be keeping you from growing daily in Christ.
CORPORATE PRAYER POINTS:
- For Liberty students to make disciples for the next generation.
- For wisdom and spiritual growth in our students.
- For generational curses to be broken in our families.
- For teachable students who hearts are open & turned toward their parents.