You are a Thoroughbred. Run Your Race.

Each of us have our own assignment to fulfill and we were created, individually and uniquely, to run our OWN race.

We might think, “If I just had their good looks, or money, or their skills, or their talents — I could be successful.” Bottom line — God’s generous hand of blessing is on OUR lives — for OUR personal, God-given assignments.

My granddaughter re-ignited my love for horses when she became an equestrian rider. Horses are such graceful and beautiful creatures. God made them for specific reasons — providing transportation, pulling heavy loads, devoted companions to their owners, but, it staggers me when I hear about the ones (Thoroughbreds) that sold for over $16 million because of their racing abilities. They’re known for their agility, speed and spirit. When they run, they wear blinders to keep their eyes focused straight ahead with no distractions from the other horses. They run their own race.

And, God created us as Thoroughbreds (bred from the best bloodline — in His image and from His lineage). There’s no need to compare ourselves with others. And the price He paid for us? His Son’s very own life. And what do we do to repay all He’s done for us? We just need to run our own race with sheer focus, determination, agility, speed and spirit — undaunted by the distractions of others, obstacles and deterrents. Now let’s giddy-up and RUN OUR RACE to the Finish Line — it’s the very least we can do — after all — we are Thoroughbreds!

“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1