𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

April 19, 2026

…. let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

Hebrews 12:1 NLT Bible

Oftentimes, we find ourselves holding on to things or even relationships that hinder our walk with God. As His children, we simply cannot allow anything or anyone to jeopardize the most important relationship in our life. It could be the company we keep with people who are constantly urging us to do things that are contrary to the Word of God, or they may be minimizing our self worth, berating, insulting and putting us down. We need to love them but let them go. Bad habits, addictions, negative emotions, fears, insecurities, failures, past mistakes, grudges and unforgiveness must be put aside so we can run the race that God has set before us.

Sometimes it's difficult to let go of these things because we've developed an unhealthy attachment to them and believe we would be unable to carry on without them. It actually seems like a noose around our necks, and we are unable to break free. The good news is that we can. With help from God, we can strip ourselves of these things, so we can fulfill our purpose and destiny in this life. Our future, our happiness and our relationship with God and our fellow man depends on it. 

Thank you Lord for Your help. Today with Your help, I strip off all the things that are hindering my walk with You, and I lay them all at the Cross. My desire is to run the race You have set before me with endurance and perseverance. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia