clothing on their bodies.
They obsess over
the weight of their
shoes because they
know any extra
weight will weigh
them down.
The same is true
for Christians.
We can’t be
encumbered with
the worries of this
world or entangled in sin.
We need to be lean
and light to reach
the finish line.
If you are light
on motivation,
look to those who
have run before you.
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