Runners Run. One stride at a time One push at a time One lap at a time
And when the climb is steep when you feel like you're losing ground, then every stride, every push, every lap that leaves you in the race takes you to your prize
And every time you stumble only to regain your feet that is a victory that is worthy of your team captain our captain, Jesus.
Boxers Fight. One step at a time One blow at a time One round at a time
And when life throws all it has at you, all at one time, then every step every blow, every round that leaves you in the fight takes you to your prize
And every time you hit the canvas only to beat the count that is a victory that is worthy of your champion, our champion, Jesus.
And we will not be disqualified from the prize.
------ 1 Corinthians 9: 24. Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. - NIV