“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, 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, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- Hebrews 12:1–2 ESV
It's also man's innate longing to be fully accepted and fully loved. But real love can only be experienced when you are fully known.
“Therefore it says, ‘When he ascended on high he led a host of captives…’”
- Ephesians 4:8 ESV
3 L’s That We Need to Apply in Order to Live Victoriously
1. Let Go
“…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…”
- Hebrews 12:1 ESV
2. Look to Jesus
“…looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…”
- Hebrews 12:2 ESV
“…by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.”
- Ephesians 1:6 NKJV
3. Look Ahead
“…who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- Hebrews 12:2 ESV
“These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar…”
- Hebrews 11:13 ESV
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
- Colossians 3:2 ESV