Racing God

We chase a lot of things in life. As men, we often find ourselves in pursuit of success, wealth, possessions—and our own lusts. And when none of those things satisfy, we turn to other escapes: drugs, alcohol, or whatever numbs the emptiness inside. Kelly had felt his faith begin to slip when he was just 14. Over time, it didn’t seem to matter much. Life was moving fast, and so was he. He knew how to play the part—saying all the right things to keep up appearances and climb the ladder of success. For a while, it looked like nothing was out of reach. But eventually, the emptiness caught up with him. Still, he put the mask back on and went to church. That’s when his pastor said something that broke through the noise of his competitive, achievement-driven life: “Give God a year—go all in—and see if it doesn’t change your life.” It was exactly what Kelly needed. A challenge. A goal. But he had no idea where it would lead when he started chasing after God. “The minute I said, ‘I’m slipping, I’m falling,’ your love, God, took hold and held me fast.” —Psalm 94:19 (MSG)