I just could not bring myself to run another day on the treadmill and since hubby had the day off I had no reason. It was in the mid 40's when I left for the hilly trails near our home. I purposely didn't take my watch or the ipod it was just me, God vast creation and the power of prayer. The skies were gray and the clouds thick yet during my run I noticed the suns powerful rays taking over the dim mood the clouds had cast on the trail. The suns power was winning over the gray "lending hope and gladness" to my soul. I began to feel a renewed sense of hope taking over. Hope for the coming of Spring, hope for brighter days ahead, hope that I was finally moving forward in some areas I have struggled with this past year. Hope that the God of this creation will have the final victory and I praised and thanked my God. I know I am emoting but by the end of my run my spirits were renewed and I was reminded afresh why I love to run.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen...Hebrews 11:1
6 comments:
Sometimes we're given a bit of sunshine even though the skies are gray. Glad you had a good one!
This is what running is all about! And I LOVE this sentence: "...it was just me, God vast creation and the power of prayer."
Our faith looks up. it encourages and inspires me to see your faith and focus during the past year.
Love the post and the imagery! Bless you!!
What a great post and so true. He is always there, we just sometimes forget when the clouds appear. This is when we need God the most.
Love those moments!
I also make it a point to run music-free at times just to have some God-time. I also have a few great contemporary Christian songs that really inspire me on the run. Great post!
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