Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. As we entered this state park it was like driving through a tunnel, not a tunnel made of stone but one made of beautiful, old, tall, strong trees. (The stone wall on the left side of the road was up to my shoulders to give you an idea of scale.) These trees that have endured many seasons of storms still tower above the road. It is hard to describe the immediate feeling of peace that came over me on that road, enveloped by such beauty and quietness.
In my life I have been surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses like I was surrounded by those trees. I remember so many beautiful family and friends who have run and are still running the race set before them. They have supported and encouraged me. So now I desire to run with the endurance the race set before me, the endurance that I can only find when I look to Jesus. I want to follow the roads that will lead me to Christ. I want to be like those trees that surrounded me that day and surround all those in my life with support and encouragement to always look to Jesus. Prayer Jesus, Who Endured All For Us, Thank you for all the strong witnesses that have surrounded me in my life. Forgive the sins I sometimes cling to and help me to lay them aside so that I can run with endurance the race you have set before me. Amen
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