Are you Running To or From?

We all started running for different reasons. I really started because I wanted an inexpensive way to stay in shape. But I soon found out that it worked well when I needed to run away from the pain of my situation. It was (and still is) a great way to get all the tension released out of my body! Seriously, I had no idea how much it would help when dealing with the stresses of everyday life of caregiving.

But lately I think it's changed and I am more running to something rather than away. After deciding to go for the half something in me changed. I had already figured I was really a runner since I'd completed several races and arranged my free time around running! And yes I hang out my running clothes hoping they will be suitable for one more day of running! And I am elated to get a T shirt and a number along with a bagel for just about 20 bucks! So I must be a runner already! lol!

Training for a bigger race has changed my whole perspective on why I run. I am no longer running to get away from pain. I am running to my goal. I'm running for me and not from me! I think pursuing God may take on some of these same characteristics. I start our running from hell! I pursue Him simply because I want to escape the eternal horrors.

But after spending time with Him and learning about Him - I am now running to Him rather than away from anything else! Take some time today to run to Him. Learn a little more about Him and His ways. It will change your running forever!

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