Takeaway: We run our race with endurance because we are surrounded by a legacy of faith. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” — Hebrews...

Takeaway: Endurance grows when we stop clinging to what is temporary and fix our eyes on the eternal God who is renewing us day by day. “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 Opening Prayer Gracious God, as I come into this time of quiet reflection, slow my mind and focus my attention on You. Lift my eyes beyond what feels heavy, discouraging, or overwhelming, and help me see Your eternal truth. Amen....

Takeaway: Endurance through hardship is possible when our eyes are fixed on Christ. “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13-14 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, as I come before You in this moment of reflection, quiet my heart and open my mind to Your truth. Teach me what it means to...