ARE YOU IN THE RACE, Still?

Galatians 5:6-8 For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love. ⁷You were running the race nobly. Who has interfered in (hindered and stopped you from) your heeding and following the Truth? ⁸This [evil] persuasion is not from Him Who called you [Who invited you to freedom in Christ].

I'm intrigued by looking at marathons.  You have thousands of men and women running, and all for different reasons.  Some for health, some to challenge themselves.  Some with the hope of attaining a certain place....some just for the rush that running supposedly offers.  Life is really the same...people are running all over the place, at different paces and for different reasons. Paul was speaking to the people of Galatia that had become discouraged in their faith, and some to the point of stopping their run in the faith.   What about you?  How are you doing in THE RACE?  Motivation is important...and if  you haven't located WHY you are RUNNING THE RACE....you will tire soon, and eventually drop out.  The TWO things that are noted as important to have is FAITH; your cause(your knowlege of the substance of things HOPED FOR) and LOVE the fuel needed to do anything well.    

I am a cook...and I have a cause to cook.  I believe when I get the needed materials, prep them accordingly their will be a tasty treat when it's all done.  But if I hate what I am making or why I'm having to make it....chances are...it will turn out....totally nasty.   But if why I am doing it,and who I am doiong it for is fueled by my LOVE........whatever I do and make...will be delicious.   WHY ARE YOUR GOING TO WORK?  WHY ARE YOU MARRIED?  WHY ARE YOU A PARENT.....all of these are RACES....and I pray your FAITH  (the CAUSE) keeps you committed ...and YOUR LOVE for the CAUSE dictates how you handle all of the people invovled!   LGLP