It was a cold day in Baileyville, but a good day for running (if there could be such a thing). Running to me never seems very daunting until I actually get going. 3.1 miles didn't seem like a lot until I turned the first corner and looked up the hill we had to climb. If that wasn't bad enough, a headwind blowing right in our faces all the way up that mountain. My mind fast forwarded to the end of the race, "I get to come down that hill." That was a good thought and it kept me going for a little bit. Knowing there were only two guys in front of me helped also, but one was about 12 years old. I caught him half way up the hill and led him for most of the race, but he caught me in the end. Feeling a little inferior, I reminded myself of the fact I had not run since the beginning of September. (This was all to apparent the next day with pain.)
It was good to get out and run for a good cause. The reminder from the Baileyville Reform Church comes from Isaiah 40: 29-31:
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
This is good to remember whether running a race or living our life. Trials come regardless of whether we put ourselves in them or not. God's promise is that he will be there to be our strength if only we put our faith in Him.
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