Awhile back I wrote about how I felt God calling me to run. I didn't want to but felt led to out of obedience. Well several months later I am still running. To date I have completed four virtual 5k's and one virtual one mile race. I don't tell you this for kudos or cheers. I want to share my why with you. What stared out as simple obedience has turned into so much more.
I run because I felt God calling me to. I run because I want to set a good example for my children. I want them to know that taking care of this one body that God has given us is so important. Without this body we can't run the race he has laid before us. I run so that my husband has a healthy wife. I run for those that can no longer move their bodies they way they wish they could. I run because once I get going I feel good. My body gets into a rhythm of hitting the pavement one foot at a time and I feel free.
If I am honest I run partly out of fear. Fear of getting sick like my dad did. While he was always a hard worker and wonderful father I was just ten years old when my father started his journey with heart disease. So out of fear I run. While I know that trusting God with all things is what we are supposed to do. I am just speaking my heart.
I run for you! I run so that you know that no matter where you are in this life, what your story is or where you are on this health journey, it is never to late to run your race! God can use you where ever you are and in any circumstance! So know that while running may not be your things that is OK! Moving and getting healthy and whole to run your race can start right now!
So today let's run this race God has laid before us!
Hugs and love,
Michelle