I am a weak man. If truth be told, I have several Gods that I often put before my own. I have been examining the various Gods in my life (pride, food, money, vanity - -those are some that jump to mind!). If not put into perspective, running too could hinder my spiritual growth. Put into perspective, it can enhance it. I have been praying that God would help me gain discipline in other areas of my life as he has with my running. . . .or maybe I have been more active and engaged in the discipline of running because running feeds my pride and my vanity.
Regardless, I ran 9.5 miles on Sunday but was quite disappointed because I thought that it was 10 miles! Today I went to the Y in the middle of my work day (took lunch though I didn't eat - - one of the things I am working on) and ran 3 hard miles.
I know many people who are dying right now - -really dying. I know many with broken hearts with no hope for tomorrow - -I know people who are sad and alone - -sometimes I try to "take on" those pains for people and pound them into the streets. Sometimes I take my own pain and do the same thing.
I am grateful that I have hope for tomorrow . . .
This is it . . .
