S – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing

2 Timothy 4:7–8 CSB

O – Paul is coming to the end of his life.  He recognizes the accomplishment of finishing with full faith.  The reward is the recognition of living righteously.  Accomplishing and rewarding are available to all believers when they stand before the Lord.

A – This is what I want in my life.  I want to fulfill the purpose and plan God has for my life.  I want to finish strong.  It is challenging.  Like all relationships, my interactions with God continue to develop through trust, faith and love.

R – Heavenly Father, you are God and there is none like you.  Give me the strength and courage to run the race today.  I invite your Holy Spirit to lead and guide me in all that I am going to encounter and to love others throughout the day.  I choose you above all.