Just a little Run with Jesus

...tell Him all about my troubles. Running. I'm starting to love it. After one run, I consider doing another run (i.e., if I run in the morning I want to run again in the evening). While some may call it a high, which I am not negating, it has come to be a very symbolic and spiritual experience for me. I typically avoid using the word spiritual in case someone takes it as a post-modernist "we all are gods" kind of way. Yet, I do not mean it that way. Praying while running is often very sweet, short, and to the point. Thus, in light of this brief conversation, I would like to mention some things that I have learned from my two weeks of running (Yes, two weeks--don't judge, I used to be an avid runner). 1. If I keep my eyes on my feet I am able to run longer. When I look up at the distance, I am quickly discouraged and begin negative self-talk. Similarly, if I keep my eyes on Jesus, I am more sustainable spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Once I divert my eyes, things turn bad quickly. 2. I can run more than I think I can. This is big one. Let me divert for a brief moment so that I can run my point home (that was punny). I've been reading this book Made to Crave (phenomenal read, by the way). The author discusses her struggle with weight and then the victory that the Lord enabled her to win. In this book, she discusses how she was out for a run when the Lord challenged her to run until He told her to stop. Over eight and half miles later, she finally gets the okay to stop. In her own strength, she would have never accomplished this, but by God's strength she continued farther than she ever thought possible. Similarly, I am training for a 5k. While the runs are rather short, I have really gotten out of shape and every step is a massive accomplishment. Yet, I have now convinced myself that I can do this. Talk about victory! I was hoping to have more than two things I've learned, but maybe excessive lessons comes with excessive running. We'll see! Side note: I have to leave this paradise in two days. Ewww. Ohio. Gag. Hilton Head Island <3 Peace & Blessings