Like the previous week with the readiness to fight, and praying whether the battle rages or not, even so during a race, the inner spirits must be kept lifted up, and in a spiritual sense this is prayer too. I am currently doing a series of weekly 7 km runs, and through most of it I tend to end up focusing on a phrase or two or a series of thoughts that I repeat for motivation to keep me going steady and strong, with a spring in my step instead of dragging my feet. Similarly prayer keeps us going as we strive towards the goal of the upward call.
Lord, thank you so much for having chosen us for this end, for this prize. As runners look not at the ground, but ahead of them to where they need to run, in the same way, O Lord, keep our eyes fixed upon You. We are weak, and often laden with cares and goals other than You - refresh in us O Lord that desire for You above all else. Keep our spirits up when the way seems weary and the end is not in sight. Thank You for Your company, when none else run near us and we are otherwise alone, knowing You are there whether others are around or not. Thank You that it is not through our efforts that the prize is there, but that You have set us to strive towards it and given us the strength to endure and enjoy the race to the end. We are committed to You, O Lord, and none else. Blessed be Your Name, Amen.
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