Devotion 13 March 2026

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—

    where does my help come from?

 My help comes from the Lord,

    the Maker of heaven and earth.  Psalm 121: 1-2

READING: Hebrews 12:1-3

Sometimes events in our own lives, or news from the world around us can cause us great fear and anxiety. Especially when these events and their impact are completely out of our control.

The Race Set Before Us

In Hebrews 12:1-2, we are compared to spiritual athletes. We are called to run our race with steady persistence because God has already laid out the path for us. He knows the direction our lives will take, but finishing the race requires both personal stamina and a perfect example to follow.

Looking to Jesus

Jesus is the blueprint for our faith—the compass that points us toward what is true. As we run, we must keep our focus entirely on Him. By studying His life so we can mirror His actions, we learn how to hold on during difficult times. As we practice this endurance, Jesus works to mature and complete our faith.

A Living Faith

Faith is never static; Faith is spiritual optimism that increases or decreases depending on our spiritual reference point.Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shows us what faith looks like in action. Even while experiencing the frailty of being human, He never wavered. Through the agony of Gethsemane to the suffering of the cross, Jesus showed perfect trust in His Father’s will. As His followers, we should strive to do the same.

Staying the Course

Life is a grueling marathon full of obstacles we didn't see coming. When we keep our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus we can avoid stumbling or losing our way

Prayer

Lord Jesus You are the Author and Finisher of my faith, the Keeper of my heart. You are the One who calls me by name and showers me in grace so undeserved.

Help me to keep my eyes on you as I run my race. Help me when I stumble in my faith! Amen.