“Lay the Weight Down”

Posted on Sep 4, 2015 in Devotions |

let us drop
 
by Dona Hake
 
 
 
Hebrews 12:1-2
 
The Voice (VOICE)

“…let us drop every extra weight, every sin that clings to us and slackens our pace, and let us run with endurance the long race set before us.

We may feel alone, but we aren’t. We are surrounded by an army of witnesses. They have run the race of faith and finished well. It is now our turn.

Now stay focused on Jesus, who designed and perfected our faith. He endured the cross and ignored the shame of that death because He focused on the joy that was set before Him; and now He is seated beside God on the throne, a place of honor.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
What does it take to run the race that God has set before us? This scripture in Hebrews makes it pretty plain. First, we must drop unnecessary weight or anything that is keeping us from moving forward. Do you know the “weights” in your life that have held you back? We all have things that are trying to weight us down, and we as individuals need to recognize what it is. I can remember hearing the following quote…
 
 
 
 
“50% of a problem is solved just
understanding what the problem is.”
 
 
 
 
 
 

As we acknowledge what our weight is and humble ourselves to God let us ask Him for help, He will surely help us.Remember…God understands you inside and out, and He certainly has a way to help you lose that “unnecessary weight” that you are carrying around!  Lord, we ask you today to shed light within our hearts.   Show us weights that we may be carrying that we are not even aware of.We ask that you guide and instruct us as to how to rid of these weights that will only hold usback.   We thank you for that in Jesus Name!