Run as one would for the prize...

We all live and work hard in the society (whether in school or at work and even in our own homes). At any place and in any given moments, our lives are very much reflected like “a competitive runner in a series of Mini Olympics”.

Some may have fallen off the track while others grew weary and slows down; still there are some who kept on running until they finished it with a sense of accomplishment. One way or another, we looked forward to the prize at the end of the race.

In the same manner, our lives in God are also contemplated as “runners set to finish the course designed by God diligently” as depicted by the Apostle Paul (2 Timothy 4:7).

We must be willingly-trained in the Word and Spirit to finish this race marvelously victorious, as we fight the good fight, finish the race and in keeping the faith.

Constantly remain focus and consistently affix our eyes on the “Heavenly Prize” i.e. Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:14; Hebrews 12:2)

Embrace the life of God, allowing Him to prune, shake, sift and mold us into well-crafted and disciplined “vessels of honour” for His plan (John 15:2, Hebrews 12:5 - 6)

Live-out the life of God, overflowing with grace, truth and love to the people around us (1 Thessalonians 3:12; Hebrews 13:1 - 5)

We need to build up in us vibrant sportsmanship personalities and strong persistent characteristics to finish the race set by God for us to run in life (1 Corinthians 9:24 – 25).

Friends Night...

People talk about the true value of friendship without knowing what it really stands for. True friendship is when there are no formalities; when the person you are talking with is counted as your very own family; where the relation you both share reaches a stage that even if you do not correspond for awhile, your relationship remains strong and intact.

True friends may not be able to meet up often due to certain circumstances. Still, they make no excuses of having work or appointments or anything else but will be with you whenever you need him or her; use whatever it take to see each other constantly and continue to find ways to keep in touch at all cost despite their respective busy schedules in life.

The love that they show each other remains consistently growing; many times more than the care they show to others. They always express concerns of how far their friendship is progressing, assure one another that they will always grow side-by-side, never leave either one behind, always runs and carries each other as a team.

The trust between true friends is such that if one friend falls in trouble, the other will not think twice to help; up to a point of going down to accompany them to rise above the storms. They face situations together and support one another even if it hurts the other individual's interest. True friendship thrives on trust, inspiration and comfort. True friends come to know when the other person is in trouble, merely by listening to their "Hello" over the phone. True friends do not desert each other when there is trouble.

True friendship never fades away; in fact it grows better with time. Nothing is hidden between true friends; they know each other strengths and shortcomings. No secrets are kept. True friends put up a firm resistance and cannot stand outsider commenting or criticizing their friendship without basis of truth. In your hour of desperation, a true friend will support you even if the whole world opposes you. It is not easy getting true friends and if you even found one true friend, consider yourself blessed, do not let them go.