1 …let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Is there some sin that drags you down regularly? Something that you have not been able to completely rid your life of? Something that is weighing you down?

Do not feel like you are hopelessly alone in this. It is pretty common for the faithful to have some lingering sin that just continues to manifest in our lives. It is something that we must fight against and make a concerted effort to avoid, but still it slips in and reveals our humanness.

It may be something that, as our scripture denotes, clings so closely and will not seem to let go. A common example here may be anger or envy. It may be hard to be the humble type of person you believe you need to be. Truthfully, there is such a long list of thing I could put here that clings closely to our human lives. It can seem that we live two lives, one where we cling so closely to the Spirit and one where we cling so closely to our sinful nature.

Prayer and scripture can be a huge help here. Whenever we are feeling week or we snap and find a sin like anger coming on, we need to grab the Word, read and pray. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all the rest will be added to you.