Have you ever just read the Word and something jump off the page at you?
In my reading this morning I had this experience.
I was reading Hebrews 12
Verse one says to throw off everything that hinders us and every sin that entangles us.
I began to think about things that hinder us from growing and running the race.
Jealousy, bitterness, loneliness, anger are just a few.
What about pursuing the riches of this world? Never having enough things to be satisfied.
What about being so busy you only go to church when it’s convenient?
These types of things hinder us.
What about making time to binge watch your favorite show but never opening your Bible except on Sunday at church?
What if you never give any of your time to God, how can we honestly expect His blessings over our life if we neglect to give Him the first of everything including our time.
Today I am determined to throw off every weight that hinders where I need to be with God.
Lord I ask that you reveal every hindrance in my life. Search my heart and know me Lord . I want to press forward to what you have purposed for me to do. I ask that you guide my steps. I want to walk in your will in Jesus name amen.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
