Originally written in October, 2019, this re-edited poem brings forth a message from Sunday worship at New Life Church in Gahanna, Ohio. The free-verse style enhances my sermon notes.
From Hebrews 12:1-3
Let us throw off everything
Hindering sin, which easily entangles
Running life’s race with perseverance
Fixing faith’s eyes on Christ
He endures Calvary’s Cross
Defeating sin’s darkness and shame
Now sitting at God’s side
Bringing hope to lost hearts
The Message
Life’s treadmill defines our race
Running with God’s steady faith
Life’s marathon, hard and long
Facing emotional ups and downs
God sends His encouraging words
Overcoming defeat, distress, and despair
Trusting in Jesus, keep running
With perseverance, to the end
Jesus endures His own journey
Running to “our” bloody Cross
Following always Jesus’ faithful example
Showing us perseverance and trust
Young David ignores Goliath’s size
Focusing on faith in God
Christ faces the impossible
Yet, His journey will succeed
Jesus surrenders to God’s plan
Faithfully carrying our burdens
We all suffer sin’s consequences
Christ comes, guarding our hearts
Withstanding life’s harsh body blows
In this fallen, broken world
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Trusting God, eyes on Jesus
Focusing on Christ, remain obedient
Replacing life’s empty, negative notions
Knowing Jesus as our Savior!
Big Sky Buckeye 
Your poems always bring me hope! Take care, Big Sky. 🌟
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Susan, thank you so much for reading and sharing. My poetry journey is filled with extra helpings of “hope.”
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May we all endure to the end, knowing what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
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Amen! Thanks Leola for sharing this thoughtful words.
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It’s always a pleasure to read your posts Richard.
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a fascinating trilogy!
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Kate, I appreciate your kind words. God’s peace!
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“Take Action
Trusting God, eyes on Jesus
Focusing on Christ, remain obedient
Replacing life’s empty, negative notions
Knowing Jesus as our Savior!’
So blessed with your powerful reminder. May we all persevere and finish our race running into the arms of Our Beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ amen! ❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️
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Yeka, I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks so much for sharing your perspective. There is a much greater witness when we share between cultures. God’s peace.
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