I ran long distances for many years.  I was constantly battling my mind. My mind was telling me to stop; this is too painful. I chose to ignore the voice and forge forward. I knew that I could make it to the finish if I just concentrated on one stride at a time.   As Christians we are also in a battle, God wants us to take one step at a time and follow Him to the finish line.

“…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV