“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” Hebrews 12:1-2 The witnesses are those from who have gone before us and won (Moses, Joseph, Abraham, Noah, etc). If they can do it, we can do it. Get rid of anything that trips you up – people, places, things. Keep your eyes on Jesus, run the race He has given you and be blessed.
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