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Run Your Race: Staying in Your Lane and Trusting God's Pace

  Run Your Race: Stay in Your Lane, Stick to Your Pace, and See the Goal "I had to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain." – Galatians 2:3c (KSB)                                                                       One of the most powerful metaphors the Apostle Paul uses to describe our spiritual journey is that of a race. Throughout his letters, Paul draws on the imagery of running to help us understand the unfolding of God’s work in us. In Galatians 2:3, Paul reflects on the importance of ensuring that his race is not in vain, a race he began when he left Judaism and embraced the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Paul had established churches, written letters, and ordained leaders. Yet, he paused to ensure that his efforts were not being undon...