Have you heard God's quiet voice beckoning you from the sidelines and into the race of life, relying on Him for guidance, direction and protection? Have you put Him off for now, not fully understanding or embracing His love, mercy and grace freely extended to anyone who accepts a personal relationship with His son, Jesus Christ?God is calling, my friends. He wants to run our race with us through the peaks and valleys, victories and defeats, triumphs and tears that make doing life with Him so much better. He accepts us as our rebellious, broken, messy selves but loves us too much to leave us there.God turns our perseverance and pain into purpose as His plans unfold greater than we could ever imagine. He can move mountains when we are stuck in discomforting disappointments if we cling tightly to a little faith - always remembering Jesus died on the cross so we can live abundantly and eternally.This marathon of life will most likely take us on a winding, adventuresome path through unanticipated pit stops and hurdles where blessings arise in very unexpected ways. God's grace will shine brightly on us, dear ones, if we press on and stay the course in His wild and wonderful race.If you're interested in finding out how God's grace can shine on your race, author Cheryl Fiscus Jenkins offers help in this book. A Christian, deacon, and award-winning journalist, she provides a spiritual roadmap to a better you.