Theme: Dedicate Yourself to Progress ,

Verse: Hebrews 12:1

From 1980 to about 2000, the U.S. Army’s recruiting slogan was “Be All That You Can Be.” As an Air Force guy, I hate to admit that the Army nailed that one. That iconic slogan is appropriate for this week’s devotional.

To me the slogan means commitment. We can be committed to many things. Our spouse, our children, work, school, exercise to name a few. Regardless of what we are committed to, we should dedicate ourselves to progress in those areas. Doing so is consistent with God’s plan for each of us.

He wants each of us to work through life’s obstacles to not only become better versions of ourselves but better examples for others. He wants us to take risks (calculated ones, not jump off a building without a parachute). When we work our way through obstacles, we learn that our bodies and minds have limits well beyond what originally imagined.

In the race of life, there will always be those that are stronger, faster, and smarter than us. That does not keep us from improving to become the BEST WE CAN BE.

Have a great week!

Adapted from They Will Run and Not Grow Weary by David Alan Black