The Bible says to run the race,
with endurance in our steps
to jump over any obstacles
to pass by the risky objects.
This race is not an easy one,
there’s a cost for enduring
most of us can’t stay the course
because sin can be so alluring.
But, we are called to this race,
to be patient and persistent
and in our daily run with faith
we must be pressure resistant.
Before we step onto the track,
we must warm-up our endurance
then work-out any resistance
so we’ll run with God’s assurance.
There will be many roadblocks,
each day we’ll face head on
but, if we trust in God’s power
to them we won’t be drawn.
In this race we’ll have to give up,
things that bring us pleasure
but, when we set them aside
we’ll add to our eternal treasure.
The faithful race is long and hard,
no one said it was trouble-free
but, if we keep our eyes on the goal
we’ll run it filled with joy and glee!
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1 Corinthians 9:24-25
King James Version
“Know ye not that they
which run in a race run all,
but one receiveth the prize?
So run, that ye may obtain.
And every man that striveth
for the mastery is temperate
in all things. Now they do it
to obtain a corruptible crown;
but we an incorruptible.”
Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka
October 9th, 2016 at 12:00 PM
[…] From the Poem: The Cost of Endurance […]
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October 27th, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Beautifully spoken!
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October 30th, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Thanks Sue . . . praying for more endurance everyday! ~ Blessings ~
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October 25th, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Your poem reminds me of this video. It has inspired me many times when I have needed endurance.
God has gifted you as he did Derek Redmond. Keep on keepin’ on.
God’s blessings…
This video has made me cry more than once when going through trial..
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October 30th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
😥 Chris, that was so inspirational thank you for sharing it with me. The love of our Father is indeed amazing all we have to do is to turn to Him and there He will be to help us to continue on. Amen and Amen ~ God bless you ~
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October 30th, 2013 at 5:10 PM
You’re welcome. Your poems are such a blessing, I will be adding you to my blog roll when I get the chance.
God’s blessings…
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October 31st, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Thanks Chris may God keep on blessings you with all of His goodness!
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October 25th, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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October 25th, 2013 at 7:18 PM
Thank you for the pingback! ~ Blessings ~
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