Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can trust God to lead me.
Faith Verse
Psalm 34:19 (NLT)
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Question of the Day: How is being a Christian like a race?
Read about It
Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
When planning a race like a marathon, people go out before the race to mark out the path all the runners will travel. These people make sure that the path is carefully marked out for the runners. The runners receive a map of the course, but they may not know exactly what will be on each part of the trail. Athletes must trust the path that was created for them and follow it. If they decide to turn a different way or go off the path, they could hurt themselves or even be disqualified from the race.
Our life as a Christian is a lot like a race. The path is already marked out for us because God has decided the right and wrong way for people to live. He knows every twist and turn that will come, and He knows how to lead us so we can complete the race. If we don’t trust Him and decide to go our own way, we could harm ourself and be separated from God. But if we run with purpose, we trust God’s leading and take steps that lead to His finish line. If we finish the race, we will receive the final prize of eternal life with Him.
Talk about It
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Question 1. According to these Bible verses, why should we run to win? Answer 1. We run in order to receive the eternal prize. (1 Corinthians 9:25)
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Question 2. First Corinthians 9:26 talks about running “with purpose in every step.” What do you think that means for our life? Answer 2. It means that we trust God’s leading and take the steps that lead us to His finish line.
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| Question 3. What are some ways to ask for God’s help to lead you?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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Question 4. How do you feel knowing that God has good plans and an eternal prize for your life? Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. How is living a Christian life like a race?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You that You have a plan for every twist and turn in life that I’ll face. Help me to trust Your leading and keep looking forward to what You have for me. Amen.