Grace for the Journey

As usual the day before my long runs, more challenging runs, or race day the day before is full of stress and usually very little sleep. I haven't figured out how everything knows to come crashing in 24 hours before a huge day but it does. So in its usual fashion yesterday was full of all kinds of emotional and other crazy stuff. Today is the last chance I get to try for a really long run before the half marathon on May 1. And add to that the uncertainty of new shoes and man, what a crazy combination!

But I will put them on here in a bit and head on out the door...because that's what runners do. We run anyway! We're are geared kinda like the energizer bunny...we just keep going, and going, and going...lol! I find I need running to alleviate my stress! So with my heart heavy, my mind full and a brand new pair of Brooks I head out the door this morning to hopefully log the most miles I have ever done. Why? All so I can at least feel a little more prepared for the half that's coming up!

Isn't this the same thing we do in life, and especially as Christians? We just keep going. Circumstances cannot stop us, mind boggling situations cannot hinder, and no matter what we just keep putting one foot in front of the other and face another day, another challenge, with all the grace He gives! We just gotta keep moving along. Life didn't come with a "stop" button or even a "pause" button. Although that might have been nice so that we could catch our breath now and then! (I think that's the whole idea behind the Sabbath though...just sayin')

So today on my run I am going to try to keep my meditation on the peace He gives, and how He supplies His grace for the journey...I'm going to need it! And I'll just keep running...

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