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Today 204 countries celebrate - under the canopy of glorious unity -
To compete with their strongest - fastest -and their best .
In the variety of sports and activities - that each has achieved thus far -
To win the coveted medals of - bronze - silver -
And ultimately gold - the very best .
Such competition - with good aims - that have fair rules for each to aspire to -
Must be part of GOD's plan - for HIS mankind -
To study - train - pull your weight - or lift it - if that is the choice -
But no matter what - to do your very best - must be the first plan in HIS mind.
The Word of GOD tells us - to seek first HIS will and Kingdom -
And all else - that matters - will then fall in line .
To take care of the Temple of our body - so that in everything we do -
In health and strength - all else will turn out fine .
No athlete can sit back - and chill - with folded arms -
Hoping that they will glide across the marker in first place .
They have to sweat - and burn - with every muscle seemingly afire -
To ever hope that they might have the chance - to stay the coarse - and win the race .
So it is with the Race of Life - set out before us - as a marathon or sprint -
Depending on the location - calling - or terrain .
And nothing - worth the final cheer - is brought to pass -
Without the price of - sweat and blood - and tears and pain .
But - for those who endure - and choose the higher ground - set out by GOD HIMSELF -
No matter what HIS purposes and plans for each may be
We can be assured - that on that final day - when we cross the line -
And pass through Heaven's door -
Our loving Father's words will ring out faithfully -
WELL DONE - THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL ONES - WHO STAYED THE COURSE -
RECEIVE YOUR PRIZE - AND ENTER INTO YOUR REWARD - WITH ME.
by S.C.Mitchell.
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