Our spiritual walk is compared in several passages to the training and performance of an athlete.

I may never have been on a competitive sports team, but I understand the discipline; for in my teens, I used to distance run just for the pleasure of it.

Aside from setting a maintainable pace and good breathing, one of the most important things I learned is that the runner must keep his or her eyes forward, or risk tripping and falling.

I'd learned that lesson as a preschooler, the first (and last) time I ever ran from Granny. I was in trouble and trying to get away from her; while looking back to see if she was gaining on me, I tripped over a tree stump. She was on me with that willow tree switch in an instant, "like white on rice!"

We will not grow spiritually if we are constantly looking backwards.

In a similar comparison, Jesus said that a man who sets his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for service in the kingdom of God (Luke 9:62). Why?

Because a farmer who doesn't keep his eyes forward can't possibly plow a straight furrow; a runner can't possibly aim for the finish line if he's glancing over his shoulder, and a Christian who constantly looks back will be all over the place, instead of...

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Some encouraging emails we received in June from our listeners around the world:

Location: United States
Comments: I love AllWorship! I play the Contemporary Stream in my home all the time. My son also requests that I keep it on in the evening before he goes to sleep. He tells me it helps him go to sleep peacefully! Thank you for your wonderful ministry! I suffer from depression and it helps me keep things in the proper perspective! Keep up the great work! Love in Christ.

Location: Maine
Comments: I really love AllWorship.com. I listen almost 24/7. I lost my Husband 3 years ago. I was married for 36 years. God blessed us both. AllWorship.com keeps me going, singing and worshiping the Lord Jesus. This is the only music I will listen to.

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