Stealing my joy and peace.
For 24 hours I struggled in wonder as to WHY
The answers are still out of my grasp.
Darkness was quickly joined by lethargy.
Followed again by a sense of hopelessness.
In these times it would seem no one could understand.
This threatens the ability for community to support.
I would pray but feel nothing.
Suddenly, the solution is upon me.
Run. Chase whatever it is that threatens to consume.
Run to God, Run to Action.
Lacing up my brand new shoes.
I felt quickly the surge of excitement.
My heart is reminded - I was made for more than I am.
Arriving at my favored spot, I took stock.
Evening had fallen, cold air pricked at my skin.
As I began, my untrained lungs began to burn.
Still I moved. Amazing. 20 minutes and everything changes.
Goodbye hopelessness. Goodbye Lethargy. Goodbye Darkness.
I have a God who does not abandon me.
No marathons completed today. Nothing noteworthy.
Save this:
Never let what you cannot do, stop you from what you can do.
I walked and ran my little path. Regardless, it was victory.
Tomorrow victory may look different.
Today - Victory can be wrapped up in the use of my running shoes.
You may say God had nothing to do with it.
I know better. He guides His sheep to what they need.
Tonight, I needed to run. I love you, Lord!
