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Good morning and welcome to Wake Up, where we wake up. Pastor Scot and Pastor Holly dive into Hebrews 12:1, a powerful scripture about throwing off every weight, casting aside sin that clings to us, and running the race God marked out for our lives with perseverance.
This episode is packed with humor, honesty, practical wisdom, and a fun behind-the-scenes moment where Holly kept pulling items out from behind her chair during the previous show, and Scot never noticed.
After the laughs, they shift into a deep and timely conversation about living lighter, freer, and more intentional.
🏃♂️ Throwing Off What Slows You Down
Hebrews 12:1 says we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, so
Let us strip off everything that hinders
And the sin that so easily entangles
And let us run with perseverance the race before us.
Scot connects this to his series on being intolerant of the things that keep you stuck.
Not intolerant of people, but intolerant of
negativity
unforgiveness
bitterness
stress
addictions
heavy attitudes and habits that cling to your soul
You cannot run at full speed when your spirit is weighed down.
🧭 Clinging vs Casting Aside
Holly reads from the Amplified version, which highlights two categories:
Things that cling and entangle
These must be removed because they fight to stay attached.
They drain energy, derail focus, and keep you from joy.
Things that simply need to be cast aside for the moment
Not everything that takes time or attention is sinful.
Some things are fine in their place, but should not become a weight you carry daily.
This is where legalism tries to creep in and steal rest, joy, and balance.
The truth is, God created rest. He took a day to relax. He invites you to do the same.
💬 Relaxation is Not Sin
Some Christians feel guilty for downtime.
But rest, recovery, and simple joys help you become more productive, more present, and more spiritually grounded.
God did not design you to grind every hour of your life.
Jesus said that if something does not produce, cut it down, not your rest.
💥 Stress is Not Holy
Scot reminds us that stress is one of the heaviest weights people carry.
It is linked to sickness, burnout, anxiety, and discouragement.
Stress is not from God.
Learning to cast it off is part of walking in freedom.
🏃♀️ Running Light
When you let go of the things slowing you down
old hurts
toxic patterns
worry
bitterness
the need to please everyone
you run faster, think clearer, sleep better, and enjoy life more.
This is a great reminder to step back and ask
What am I carrying that God never asked me to carry?
🙏 Prayer
Lord, thank You for giving us a race to run. Help us throw off every weight, every hindrance, and every sin that tries to cling to us. Teach us to run with perseverance, strength, joy, and purpose. Guide us into freedom, peace, and Holy Spirit clarity. In Jesus’ name, amen.
📝 In the comments
Share one thing you are choosing to cast off this week.
It could be stress, a negative mindset, a habit, or something that keeps trying to cling to your life.
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