Pay the price to win the prize

HIGHER EVERYDAY YOUTH DEVOTIONAL GUIDE THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2026 PAY THE PRICE TO WIN THE PRIZE KEY VERSE: And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible” (I CORINTHIANS 9:25) BIBLE TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Paul, the Apostle, in our text explains the tenacity of athletes as they run to win a prize in a race. They must pay the price in order to win the prize at the end of the race. In the pursuit of excellence and achievement, every youth must acknowledge that sacrifices are an essential part of success. Hence Dr. Ben Carson says that, “Students who excel academically, also read extensively.” The journey toward winning the prize is often challenging, requiring the development of a strong mind-set, dedication to one’s goals, and the resilience to overcome obstacles. As a Christian youth, you have spiritual goals - the ultimate one being going to heaven to receive a crown of life. Also, you have academic and career goals. Paying the price demands that you identify your goals, relinquish negative influences, and pursue the goals relentlessly. Winning the prize is the outcome of hard work, discipline, and courage. It demands enduring challenges, investing time and striving for personal growth. Through perseverance and commitment, you can secure not just temporal prizes but also eternal ones. PRAYER: Oh God, help me to always focus on the prize, as I press on. CHALLENGE: Dare to win the prize. QUOTE: It demands enduring challenges #trend #devotional #trending