Consider Him.

Hebrews 12

Run the race that's been marked out. Run it. Put my whole body, mind, and spirit into this race path that the Lord has me on ("run with perseverance"~vs. 1). I know that because God has me running this path, it's going to look different from others running, too--even different from those who are closest in proximity to me (friends, family). The temptation would be to see them turn a corner and want to follow them, taking my eyes off of Jesus and where He's leading.
When I do that, frustration, discontentment, jealousy, sometimes anger, and sadness inevitably begin to set in, because my path is becoming darker and darker by the step since it's no longer illuminated by my Glorious Light. He has not left me to stumble in the mess I've made, though--He's been right there with me as I've traveled this deviated path, and gently reminds me of His ever-present Help as He stops me long enough to gaze at Him. It's here I find complete and utter peace, restoration, and a deep sense of knowing that this is exactly Who I long to be with forever. 
Conviction from His Spirit sends me running once again into His open arms, and I am captivated by my Lord's love for me. He takes my hand and brings me out of the wrong direction and back in step with Him, my eyes fixed on my ever-so-present Lord and Savior once more.

When that temptation to throw in the towel comes (because it will and has), I'm not to take my eyes off of Jesus for one second. 
Why?
Because He's overcome every single struggle I will ever encounter in this life. His blood put them to DEATH, and their hold on mankind is limited only to those without the salvation through faith that's found in Jesus.

"Consider Him Who endured such great opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (vs. 3)

When I am consumed with HIM, I won't even get to the place of wanting to throw in the towel!! "Consider Him...so that you will not grow weary and lose heart"!
Before allowing myself to get to that point of being absolutely run down, I make the conscious decision to FIX my entire being on Jesus and what He's endured for my sake. Being Gospel-minded/centered isn't for show or what we're "supposed" to do as believers; it's literally our saving grace.

Run the race. 
Fix your gaze. 
Consider Him.