Soldier of The Cross, are you determined or are you not?
It is a race. A Divine race, orchestrated and energized by the Creator. It means you can move with all your might, but only by faith.
Everything holds you back, and in particular the physical. It's just so hard to get that Bible out and read. It's just so hard to pray aloud, and everything seems to get in the way. The body resists with everything it has. Is there an enemy?
Soldier, you are reading this because you have already decided you want Him more than anything. So, what stands in the way?
Opinions of others?
Your lack of energy?
Impending doom?
Financial issues?
Children eating your heart away?
Health problems?
Oh, Soldier, He said He would never leave you and He has you in His grip. A solid, eternal and loving grip.
Give it to Him and race on. Leave the past behind.
Do it in prayer and do it aloud.
Right now.