In the 10^th century B.C., David documented his reasons to trust God.

Psalms 144:¹ (A Psalm of David.) Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: ²My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

LORD = the I AM, Jehovah, the Covenant Keeper

Strength = mental and moral power, force, vigor, firmness, courage.

Goodness =state or quality of moral excellence and virtue

Fortress =place of exceptional security

High tower =structure built high intended as a stronghold or fortress

Deliverer =one who saves from terror and harm

Shield =a piece of armor used for defense

Trust = reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety of a person or thing; confidence.

confident expectation of something; hope.

Which of these attributes of the LORD matter most to you today?

What are your reasons to trust Him?

Our focus – Hebrews 12:¹ Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ²Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Our challenge – Dearly Beloved,

Run with your eyes on Jesus alone!

Run in faith that Jesus loves you with an everlasting, unconditional love; has uniquely designed and created only one you; has a good plan for your life; runs with you; and will accomplish His purposes for you and through you!

Run in His strength alone!

Run with your eyes on the prize!

Run with your focus on His mission: to conform you to the image of Jesus Christ!

Run with the desire to finish strong!

Run with the desire to finish with your lamp burning!

Run with the expectation of being in His physical presence when you cross your finish line!

Run to His glory alone!

Run and keep on running!

Coach Patti