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  Life tosses a myriad of challenges, disappointments and energy draining situations at us almost daily. Many become depressed and frustrated. Just keeping above water often seems to be an accomplishment. Various diversions including vacation time becomes necessary in order to stay fresh and up to the daily routine.

The believer's challenges are not only similar but also intensified as the enemy Satan does all he can do discourage us and drain all our spiritual energy. If our spirit is the engine that drives our activity, our mind is the battery that keeps the spirit charged up. Scripture admonishes us to "not be weary in well doing." In our Olympic race we are given the key to a fully charged mind. Hebrews 12:2-4 tells us that the example of Jesus is that key. We are to be reminded that He "for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross..., has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

While the life events that faced Jesus were not pleasant, He was able to face them because of the accomplishment they would make. He looked into the future and was filled with joy because his death on the cross would secure life for each of us. Likewise, we must see the work that God intends to accomplish through our spiritual race. Seeing the purpose of God will keep our spiritual batteries in order. In addition Jesus knew that He was about the Father's plan and that upon its completion He would rejoin the Father and be at his right hand. We also have that motivation. Jesus has promised us that He has gone to prepare a place for us and will return for us. Scripture tells us that when we are absent from the body we will be present with the Lord.

When your life's race is over God will have accomplished his plan in you and those you have impacted. He will then welcome you into his presence. What greater charge could we have. With our minds focused on his purpose and his promise we can take whatever the enemy throws at us and never break our stride forward for God.