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Paul doesn’t say he finished strong because he was the fastest, the smartest, or the toughest. He says he finished because he stayed faithful.

The fight and the race weren’t about proving something—they were about abiding in Jesus. Paul’s strength came from staying close, not striving harder. That’s what helped him finish well.

Yes, following Jesus takes effort. It requires choices and sacrifice. But real transformation doesn’t come from pushing harder—it comes from staying connected to God day after day.

Loving God with all your strength means choosing to strive toward faithfulness, not perfection.

Some days will feel like a sprint and others like a struggle, but the goal is the same: stay close and don’t give up.

Read the verse a few times today. What does “I have remained faithful” mean to you personally?