“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

— Hebrews 12:1

Reflection

You are not the first person to feel like giving up. The writer of Hebrews knew this. That's why he invites us to remember those who ran before us — not to guilt us, but to remind us we are not alone. Every generation has had its weights. Its distractions. Its reasons to quit. And every generation has also had those who kept going. You get to decide which story you're in. Today, don't run the whole race. Just take the next step.