This is the Word (message) of the Lord as given to me on Sunday 9 April 2006

Study the race of life and learn from it. There are many that will only see the hurdles and turn away, saying "this is too hard."

Some will start on the race and stumble at the hurdles and sit down to nurse their wounds and not move on.

Others will get up and attempt the next hurdle half heartedly, feeling defeated and inadequate.

But I (the Lord) say to you keep your eyes on the goal ahead. Seek the finish line with all your heart keeping your eyes firmly fixed on Me and even as I overcame, so you will overcome. You will grow from strength to strength with each hurdle.

To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame and have sat down with My Father in His throne.

Therefore, keep your eyes on the prize ahead lest you stumble and lose the race.