“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:1-2 ESV)
At the beginning of the year, we often feel the need to embark on some great project of self-improvement. When our calendars change over to January 1, we act like our whole year depends on how much we accomplish that first week. For many, it’s become a week of creating impossible standards. We’re so energetic after a festive season of celebration that we run as fast as we can after as many goals as possible. Many of us know from experience that this only leads to burnout, failure, and disappointment. Our inability to maintain such a frenetic pace causes us to abandon all of our efforts and return to our previous behaviors.
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