Mental Toughness

Theme: Mental Toughness

Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Marathon races are not for the weak minded. They take not only physical stamina but also an element of mental toughness to get through the ordeal.

Somewhere along the 26-mile journey you will have to summon up something extra to continue. From that perspective, the marathon is the perfect race as a metaphor for our lives. Each of us is certain to have times when the road is hard to travel, BUT when you exercise mental toughness and get through the trial, the reward on the other side is so, so sweet!

In our scripture, the church at Corinth was having problems with false apostles trying to shake their faith. Paul encouraged them to be ready for battle by fitting the loose thoughts, emotions, and impulses into the structure of life shaped by Christ. We can apply that during our times of trial by staying grounded in the truth of Christ Jesus. It will help us have the required mental toughness to go through the challenge before us.

So, on your next marathon (or other long run) or some other great challenge in our life, keep your eyes on the prize, throw out the negativity by staying grounded in the truth we know in our Lord, Christ Jesus.

Have a great week!

Walk, Run, Soar: A 52-Week Running Devotional by Dorina Gilmore Young