It is Time to Refocus Our Focus

I Corinthians 9:24-27 NASB

24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Run the Race of Faith

What are you not willing to fail at?

• Loving parent, grandparent, son or daughter• Honest employer or faithful employee• Family’s provider• Strength and security for your spouse• Build stability for your future

All good things, right?

What are you unwilling to fail at in your Spiritual life?

• Powerful, Intimate Prayer Life• Seeking for Spiritual Gifts• Godliness• Bible Study• Church Involvement

Spiritual Athletes

• Self-disciplined to keep going even when it gets hard or uncomfortable

• Where their whole body in invested: Physically, mentally, Emotionally

• Financially • Spiritually

Spiritual Athletic Path

• Identify what you want – make an oath• Admitting where you are, where you want to

me• Run the Race

How do we refocus our focus

• ReflectionPrayer, gifts, godliness, scripture, praise & worship, church involvement, evangelism

How do we refocus our focus

1. ReflectionPrayer, gifts, godliness, scripture, praise & worship, church involvement, evangelism2. PreparationBuild up spiritual muscles

How do we refocus our focus

1. ReflectionPrayer, gifts, godliness, scripture, praise & worship, church involvement, evangelism2. PreparationBuild up spiritual muscles3. Obtain Mini Goals

How do we refocus our focus

1. ReflectionPrayer, gifts, godliness, scripture, praise & worship, church involvement, evangelism2. PreparationBuild up spiritual muscles3. Obtain Mini Goals4. Life Meeting Discipline

In this race or fight of faith we must…

• Set the right priorities• Avoid Pride• Not hold onto offense• Show the love of God in our lives,

thankfulness for salvation, &infilling of Holy Spirit

• Share Jesus with other through each new process

Race of Faith

It is Time to Refocus Our Focus