Planning ahead is more a skill than an art. When you follow any well laid out plan, you increase your success rate by ensuing you are equipped to complete the goal. When Jesus sent the Disciples into the world, He equipped them with the necessary power to minister to the lost. Similarly, Jesus has equipped us with the necessary power to finish our race.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 10:1-42

Running often implies that speed determines who will win the race. While speed is an ingredient, it is not the only ingredient. Paul tells us to run the race in such a way that we can win. There is more to running than just speed. Endurance (training physically) and Attitude (training mentally) are two critical success factors that will keep you in your race. Another critical success factor is Wisdom, without which you would be vulnerable to sabotage during your race. There is more to it than just getting there.

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24 NKJV

People who persevere are committed. These people are not just committed to the idea, goal or mission, rather they are commtted to completing the process that will “bring it to pass.” In today’s society, we so many different things that we need to complete, but those that win the race persevere through the circumstances.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13-14 NLT