Run the Race

			We are told to run the race -
			To keep our eyes on Jesus only - 
			Throwing off all that keeps us from doing so.

			But if my brother stumbles beside me -
			In this, he may take my eyes away from the Lord -
			Shall I not turn and help him up?
			No matter how much longer it may take me 
			To get to the end,
			I shall aid him.
			For I do not wish to reach the end
			Only to find 
			That many who I thought were running the same race
			Have not made it.

			So, I shall never simply put my head down and run - 
			For in that I may miss how others are running next to me.
			By doing this,
			It will be harder, 
			It will take longer, 
			And temptations will jump out at every opportunity -
			But,
			God will be there with me,
			And he will help all of us
			Regain our feet
			And continue onwards.