Don't Trip

A lot of times I think people falter because they are so concerned with what others around them are doing.  We get so focused on another person's race; what they are doing right or wrong and we spend so much time analyzing them that we neglect our own races.  However, if you keep looking to the left and the right - you're eventually going to trip.  

We can become so consumed in the running patterns of others until we lose sight on the training that we've received.  We may forget how to control our breathing or even how to pace ourselves. We become distracted by others who have fallen behind in the race and also the ones who've gained momentum and have approached or passed us.  At some point in time we may even begin to panic as we feel ourselves losing control.  However, it only takes a moment to regain our composure, pull ourselves together and get back on track.  

It's like this in life... Make it up in your mind to focus on the track laid out before you.  Remember the training that you've received - the Word of God; and as you are fully aware of other runners behind you, alongside of you or even in front of you, don't lose sight of the finish line.  Pace yourself and remember to breath. A prayer life will help you with this.  

Stay on track and don't trip....