PASTOR’S MONDAY MOMENT
In 2008, Heather Dorniden was a celebrated runner for the University of Minnesota. She was leading the pack during the final heat of the 600-meter race in the Big Ten Indoor Track Championship. There were about 200 meters of the race to go when Dorniden tripped, landing hard on her face.
But instead of quitting, she jumped back onto her feet and began sprinting around the track, rapidly gaining speed. “It was a home meet, so my whole team, my parents and fans gave me so much energy.” She later said. “I heard the announcer say, ‘watch out for Dorniden’ I thought, yes, watch out for Dorniden.”
Incredibly, she managed to fly past all of her competitors and, to everyone’s surprise, crossed the finish line in first place. On a 2009 University website post she said, “That last 50 meters, I hit a gear that I never knew I had.”
Failure isn’t final with the Father. “A righteous man falls seven times but rises up again” (Proverbs 24:16). For all who have slipped, stumbled, fallen, or failed, victory may still be achieved. For those who quickly resume their journey of faith, they too may discover “a gear like they’ve never known.”
The finish line can’t be crossed from the ground. Therefore, Heaven is cheering on the overcomers who by God’s grace just cannot stay down.
Have a blessed week.
Pastor
