Jane - I love it how God sends us the reminders we need at just the right time!Recognizing the fact & being accountable is the beginning of a turn around !! CONGRADULATIONS!!Me too! I have those same issues and thoughts as well. Thank you for dharingFunnily enough I write to a friend yesterday "I'm not running the race very well just now".Thank youThanks for the encouragement with this article. I too have these distractions, and sometimes I struggle in spending time in the Word. Thanks be to God, He's now helping me in being more intentional in seeking to know Him and spending time in His presence. I am reassured and confident that what He did for the forerunners of Hebrews, He'll do for me and all those who believe, have faith, and trust Him. He's the Author and Finisher of our lives, and He'll never leave or forsake us. We have this blessed assurance!I too have found those distractions trying to keep me out of the word.That is true Jesus is the reason to liveThank you for this lesson I too have the distractions of fears and worries insecurities from my past that rise up with my relationships with people now thank you God blessSince we have these witnesses cheering us on toward to the finish line. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith what a great comfort for us he is running beside us.