Victory comes slowly, often through despair 
Trudging along the race, a medal waiting somewhere

The satisfaction that comes is not from winning or losing. 
It simply comes from the race we are choosing. 

The race of life is never won until the end becomes clear 
Passing through the shadow of death, Jesus is so near

Striving for the finish line in Heaven above
God awarded the trophy of his Eternal Love

February 12, 2023
Mark Waldrop 
Inspired by Pastor Vance
Mt. Zion Church Xenia, Ohio