“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it,” Psalm 118:24
“Today is a divine gift, unwrapped breath by breath. Rejoice like it’s your first morning.” Now hear the starter pistol again! “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Picture yourself a runner crouched in the blocks, every muscle awake, eyes fixed on the lane ahead. The track behind you fades; what matters is the strip of fresh ground waiting for your next stride.
With each heartbeat, echo Paul’s words: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal” (Philippians 3:13-14). That’s the rhythm behind our slogan—Run today, don’t replay yesterday. Yesterday’s missteps, victories, and side-routes are archived; today’s lap is open, bright, and God-graced.
Philippians 3:13-14 says, “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Elijah once tucked his cloak, fixed his gaze, and—powered by the Spirit—outran royal horses (1 Kings 18). His story reminds us that when we “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” and keep our eyes on Jesus, divine momentum carries us farther than natural strength ever could. As Andrew Murray assured, “The future is as bright as the promises of God.”
Practical step: jot down one spiritual goal for this week—perhaps memorizing a verse, pausing for a two-minute gratitude prayer at noon, or texting a word of life to a friend. Then, drop the weight of comparison. Your lane is yours alone. Like the marathon coach says, “Pace is unique; own it.” Whether your stride is brisk or measured, consistent movement with Jesus counts as progress. Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore, since such a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Prayer for the Day!
Lord, I rise at Your signal and set my focus on the path You design. Thank You for fresh starts, clear lanes, and the strength to run with joy. Help me establish goals that honor You, release any urge to compare, and rest in Your bright promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
