05/17/2026
Last night at Beckley Motor Speedway had me on the edge of my seat! 🏁 There’s just something about the roar of the engines, the intensity of each lap, and the excitement of watching it all unfold. You cheer, you hold your breath, and yes—even the bumps and crashes can get your adrenaline going (as long as everyone is safe 🙏).
But as I was watching, I couldn’t help but think… every driver out there has one goal: finish the race, complete every lap, and cross that finish line to win. There’s a prize waiting—trophy, cash, and that Victory Lane photo—but then it’s on to prepare for the next race.
It reminded me so much of our own lives. We’re all in a race too—not for something temporary, but for something eternal. There will be challenges, collisions, and moments where we feel like we’re falling behind… but the goal is to keep going, stay focused, and finish strong.
So just like those drivers, let’s keep our eyes on the finish line and run our race with purpose. The prize waiting for us is far greater than anything this world can offer. ❤️
I’m so thankful I got to be a small part of the excitement last night by painting faces for so many amazing people! 🎨 Thank you to Beckley Motor Speedway for the opportunity, and to each and every person who stopped by to support my small business and trusted me to paint their faces—you truly mean so much to me. ❤️
Photos from last night below—see if you can spot yourself! 😊 I think I missed a few photos — comment and share yours if I didn’t post it.
📖 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:14
📖 “Run in such a way as to get the prize… They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
📖 “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” — Hebrews 12:1
📖 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
Who else loves a good night at the races? 🏁
