Mile 1: Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your fee; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:25-26
Mile 2: He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:3
Mile 3: This is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Colossians 1:27
Mile 4: Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. 1 Chronicles 28:20
Mile 5: In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. Romans 12: 5-6
Mile 6: Since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. 2 Corinthians 4:1
Mile 6.2: I have fought to good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7
I believe not only IN you, I believe YOU.
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Dorothy, this is simply perfect! Almost like you posted it for me! I am currently training for a 10k that is in a month, AND it's my birthday today! I love the 2 Corinthians verse. Thanks for this!
These are great! Some of my favorite verses!
Philippians 4:13 is by far one of my favorite motivational quotes:)
Love this, by the way!!
Love this post Dorothy. Thanks for the marathon verses. I'm doing my second marathon oct 16. This will help a lot.
LOVE this! I'm running Chicago on the 9th and so appreciate this!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Isaiah 30:21 – Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Elly – Happy Happy Birthday!!
Alanna – I LOVE that one – thanks! I will be adding that one to my list for Columbus
These are awesome!! I especially like: Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. 1 Chronicles 28:20
Thanks for posting
i really, really love this post. thank you so much for sharing. one of my fav bible verses is: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 — Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.