FACING THE FUTURE

WITH CONFIDENCE

RHODORA M. BENIPAYO, RN. MAN.M.Min.Ph.D

 HEBREWS 12:1-3
• 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great
cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us
run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing
our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For
the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its
shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of
God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from
sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
LIFE IS A RACE
• LIFE IS SHORT...
• DEATH IS SURE...
• SIN IS THE CAUSE...
• JESUS IS THE CURE…
 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27
• 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but
only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the
prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into
strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last,
but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do
not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to
my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached
to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
LIFE IS A RACE – SO RUN
• R – RELY ON GOD’S
STRENGTH NOT ON
OU OWN STRENGTH
 PSALM 73:26

• 26 My flesh and my heart may

fail, but GOD is the Strength of
my Heart and my Portion
forever
 PHILIPPIANS 4:13

• 13 I can do all this

through him who gives
me strength.
LIFE IS A RACE – SO RUN
• U – Unload all your
burdens to the LOD
 HEBREWS 12:1-3

• 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded

by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the
sin that so easily entangles. And let us
run with perseverance the race marked
out for us, 
 1 PETER 5:7

• 7. Cast all your anxiety

on Him because he cares
for you
LIFE IS A RACE – SO RUN

•N – Never give
up!
 HEBREWS 12:1-3
•  2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter
of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the
cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right
hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who
endured such opposition from sinners, so that you
will not grow weary and lose heart.
 1CHRONICLES 15:7
• But as for you, be strong and DO NOT
7.

GIVE UP, for you work will be rewarded

GALATIANS 6:9
• 9. Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest
is we do not grow weary
 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13

• No temptation has overtaken you except

13 

what is common to mankind. And God is

faithful; he will not let you be tempted
 beyond what you can bear. But when you
are tempted, he will also provide a way out
so that you can endure it.
THE GREATEST LAST PLACE
FINISH
- John Stephen Akwari
1968 Mexico Summer
Olympics
“My country sent me here
not just to start the race but
to finish the race!”
LIFE IS A RACE – SO RUN
• R – RELY ON GOD’S STRENGTH
NOT ON YOUR OWN STRENGTH
• U – UNLOAD YOUR BURDENS
TO GOD
• N – NEVER GIVE UP!