Finding Victory - 9/13/2009

Today's Mental Image:

Run!
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[from my mother's scrapbook]

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Victory lies in constant advancement.

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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. Therefore do not run like a man running aimlessly; do not fight like a man beating the air. [1 Corinthians 9:25-26 NIV]

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Victory lies in constant advancement.

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"Conquerors will march in the victory parade, their names indelible in the Book of Life. I'll lead them up and present them by name to my Father and his Angels." [Revelation 3:5]

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"You still have a few followers of Jesus who haven't ruined themselves wallowing in the muck of the world's ways. They'll walk with me on parade! They've proved their worth! " [Revelation 3:4-6 MSG]

Do your best, prepare for the worst— then

trust God to bring victory.

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Victory lies in constant advancement.

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Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see things for myself or hear of it from a distance. Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people's trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition. Your courage and unity will show them what they're up against: defeat for them, victory for you—and both because of God. There's far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There's also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. You're involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter. [Philippians 1:27 MSG]

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Victory Lies In Constant Advancement !