1) We are participants in the race; 2) We must address the spiritual issues right now, tomorrow is not guaranteed; 3) Run with endurance and patience; 4) We have to follow Jesus with focus on Him: Are we just looking at scenery or are we FOCUSING on Christ?; 5) Live for the hope of Heaven.

Hebrews 12: 1-2

The Race of Faith

1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.