The greatest goal

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 NLT

In an article titled, “A 48-year old Saline man has completed a two-decade quest of running a marathon in all 50 states”published yesterday, the following was reported: After Dave McManama ran his first marathon in Chicago in 1999, some friends suggested running one in every state. He amended the goal to run all 50 in under four hours each. This past Friday, with dozens of friends and family cheering him on in Ocala, Florida, McManama completed the last race in a little more than 3 hours and 23 minutes. He says all the support at the last race made it special.“It’s great to be done with that race and to have hit my goal and have seen so many friends and family come out for it but I don’t know quite yet how I feel about finishing the goal. I told my wife, I don’t know if I want this goal to end cause, you know, I’ve had something to shoot for for so long.”

And you know, when it comes to finishing goals, the Bible is very clear that one of our greatest goals should be to do good as often as we can—a goal you can be sure will never be finished, will last throughout our lifetime, and will require our utmost effort. It’s also a goal that we should never grow tired of pursuing, whether each good deed takes days or decades, knowing “at just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing” if we stay the course and don’t give up… something that will bless us as well as others.

So make it your goal to find ways to help others my friend. Do good as often as you can in whatever ways you can, giving God the glory, confident that your efforts will be of benefit both now and for eternity.

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we are to serve You for a lifetime, with all of our time, effort, and energy. Give us a heart to help others Lord knowing that you will equip us to do every good work that You call us to. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!