Sunday, May 20, 2012

Runner

So today I just thought I'd update you all on something in my life that I'm really excited about. 

I've been hearing from the Lord that I need to get in shape. At first I was shocked that God would care about something like that. After mulling it over with Him I discovered how much this is more then just being in shape but learning discipline on a whole new level. 

I started with p90X and the last few weeks added running to my routine. Then this last week I ran 15 miles.

There were plenty of moments where I just wanted to give up, where I was cursing the ground I ran on but in the end I made it! In one session I ran five miles straight at a pace of 8:30. Just a month ago I clocked my mile at 11 minutes. This is a huge leap for me!

 I'm miles from where I want to be (no pun intended) but I can feel myself changing. 

I feel like I'm finally reclaiming some ground that was lost in my life years ago. I remember being slender at 126 pounds, playing basketball, running everyday and enjoying my fitness. Then I just began to lose it. I stopped caring and let things go, let myself go. But no longer! I'm picking this baton back up in my life and I'm running the race set before me. 

I think this new phase is bringing me even closer to the word. Passages are coming alive for me. Especially this one in Romans 8. 

Romans 8:11

 If the Spirit of  him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies b through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Boy have I needed some of that Spirit giving life this past week in a totally different way. There were times when I was literally just praying this over and over as I huffed and puffed along. I'm certainly going new places and I'm excited for how this is shaping my life and will eventually shape my future. 

- J 

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