“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. For the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning it’s shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3
I’m running to God, and I’m running for Life.
All my life I’ve been a runner, either through the strawberry fields for fun or around them for the trouble I was in. I’ve run in races and on track teams. I’ve run 5K’s (3.1 miles) and Marathons (26.2 miles). I run to clear my head and to hear from God.
But I also, sometimes, try to run from my problems. I try to take off from what’s causing me issues and forge a different path. This I’ve done since my childhood as well. Even my siblings will tell you how many times I packed my bags and tried to run away when my feelings were hurt or I didn’t feel like I was being heard. But all of this running wasn’t actually a running away, it was a running to what my heart was desiring.
It was running to God; and once I realized it, I changed my actions and my attitude.
I still fight the desire to “run away” every so often. Now when I get that feeling I go to God and ask Him to open my eyes to what I really need to see and the path He has for me. I throw off everything holding me down and I just run.
At the end of all this running, I’ve got a promise that you have too, there waiting for me and you is the arms of the Savior where there is a place I can never be hurt and a love that knows no bounds. Until that day comes I’ll just keep running. Running to God for Life….and every once and awhile He lets me fly…..that’s another story for another day.
Running 2 Fly 