Formed by Grace | Fall 2025 | Lesson 8

The Christian life is described as a race that requires intentional running toward a specific finish line. To run this spiritual race with endurance, we need two essential elements: community support from fellow believers who encourage our faith journey, and a fixed focus on Jesus as both our example and goal. However, we must also lay aside weights and sins that hinder our progress. These weights often include good things that have become more important than our relationship with God, such as work, family, or even perfectionism. The foundation for spiritual endurance comes from experiencing God's love deeply, not just understanding it intellectually. This experiential knowledge develops through consistent spiritual disciplines and walking with Jesus over time, powered by God's strength rather than our own efforts.