In a race, runners don’t often spare a glance for who’s behind them, because they know it’ll slow them down. Looking back in a race and in life will slow you down and trip you up. It isn’t worth it.

Once you’ve equipped yourself for battle, it’s time to engage in the fight. Ephesians 6:12 describes what we are up against. What battle are we called to fight as Christians?

God does not forget our work and labor of love. Don’t get sluggish! Be diligent and there will be no need to be ashamed. Keep on working.

If you aren’t carrying the full armor of God, it’s time to pick it up and put it on. Don’t begin your day without putting on each piece.

Think of yourself as a Christian Seal-in-training. Your enemy is Satan and he is waiting for you to be unprepared so he can attack. So be ready. Stand firm. The only easy day was yesterday.

How do we stand strong in the Lord? Be strong in the Lord and HIS might, not your own. Suit up in His armor and face the enemy prepared.

Do you ever recall a day in which the sun did not rise? As sure as the sun rises, the Lord will fulfill His promises to us.

The phrase “fullness of time” signifies that God waits to act until the precise moment when conditions are perfectly right for His purposes.

Imagine running a marathon without having eaten for 3 days. How strong will your body be? The Bible is the nourishment our soul desperately needs. We need the word every single day, just like we need food on a regular basis.

When the storms of life assault us, what are we holding on to? I do not know what storm is assaulting you this day but hold fast to the Lord.