For the past few years I have been constantly complaining about how out of shape I have let myself become. I used to be able to do sprints for long periods of time, weight lift like a beast and run long distance on a regular basis. Now I find myself struggling to do exercises with ten pound weights, and have to drag myself across the finish line to run even two miles.
However, lately I have been extremely motivated to get out and run (with the help and accountability of a friend. Thanks Tara!). When I first began exercising, the thought of running any more than one mile seemed impossible. The first time I went out to try this running thing out, I ended up making it 1.5 miles. How was this possible? I hadn't ran more than a mile in over two years! The next time I went for a run I made it two miles. Two miles may not seem very impressive to most people, but for me that was like running a marathon. What's my secret? I take a running partner with me, my Heavenly Father!
When I go for a jog, I never focus on how long it's going to take or how much I think I can do. I simply listen to my worship music and run with God. I sing, I raise my hands, I clap, sometimes I even dance. I have no idea what it is about my running time, but for some reason I am able to encounter God in awesome ways while I run. I feel His strength and endurance pushing me farther and farther every single time I exercise. Tonight, for example, I was running and singing some Jesus Culture just pouring my heart out in worship. I reached my usual two mile mark, but I didn't want to stop, I wanted to spend more time running with the Lord. I pushed and pushed and tonight I ran 3 miles, more than I've ran in over four years!
If you have a hobby or something that you enjoy doing for the glory of God, feel free to share. I would love to hear about it!
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