"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever" (1 Corinthians 9:24,25). "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" (Hebr. 12:1).We have to keep in clear focus the heavenly coronation ceremony where we will receive our crown of righteousness. It will properly align our priorities on this side of heaven. It will also help us to run the spiritual race with our brothers and sisters in mind. Paul is urging diligence in the Christian life in the spirit of an overcomer. He urges "Run in such a way as to get the prize. "We'll not compete against them, but we'll spur them on as we run this race together and receive our crown of righteousness from the righteous Judge. God bless you dear sister in Christ. We run the same way to get the price