Drawing from his experience training for and completing the New York City Marathon with his daughters, Pastor Kevin Craig shares an anointed message about perseverance, preparation, pruning, and the power of words.
This Is My Story
June 8, 2025 | Pastor Kevin Craig
Running the Race
Scripture References:
Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:7, Philippians 1:6, John 15:2, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 15:21–28
The Power of Decrees
Words have power. What you decree becomes your future (Proverbs 18:21). Pastor Kevin encourages the church to speak in faith, sowing seeds today for a harvest tomorrow.
Perseverance and Preparation
Pastor Kevin emphasized the importance of training and consistency - 500 miles over 5 months. Training wasn’t just physical; it was spiritual. “You don’t fuel during the race; you fuel before.”
Pruning as Preparation
John 15:2 says, “Every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” He draws a parallel between physical training and God’s spiritual pruning process, encouraging believers not to fear the seasons of cutting back.
Receiving a Finishing Anointing
Pastor Kevin explains “telos,” the Greek word for “finish,” which means not just to complete, but to roll over to the next level. He testifies to receiving a “finishing anointing” from the Lord and prays to release that same anointing over the church.
Divine Encounters & Staying on Track
In a remarkable moment, a stranger pulled him aside at mile marker 21 and told him, “Keep your head up. Stay on the white line.” This preserved his energy and helped him avoid adding unnecessary distance to his race—a powerful metaphor for spiritual focus and obedience.
Closing Thought:
Even when life feels long, difficult, or delayed, God is building something in you. The finish line may feel far off, but God has a well of strength waiting to be released at just the right time.
