More running...

Want to hear something funny?

I went to church Sunday and guess what we talked about? Running. God is so awesome. His timing is perfect.

So apparently the word run comes from the Greek word "agon", which we get the word "agony" from. Ironic.

There were three Scripture references about running that our pastor gave:

Isaiah 40:31 says "but those who hope are in the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar with wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint." Hmmmm, sounds like I have a new life verse. Basically, the verse says that our human weakness will give way to God's strngth when we rely on Him. Unfortunately, it does not mean that when I am tired of walking that God is going to give me new legs, feet and back to walk...

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 says, "Do you not know that in a race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get a prize. Everyone who competes in the game goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." A lot of stuff in this verse. 1. Strict training: Read God's Word, and put into practice. Practice, practice practice... 2. Live a life like you are competing for the prize, which is a prize that lasts forever, eternal life.

Galatians 5:7 says "You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth?" So, basically, run towards the prize and don't let anyone get in your way.

So there, running, not just physically but spiritually as well. Another good day, 1800 cals, walked 1.5 miles and played about 45 minutes of basketball today.