Turning Over a New Leaf

Ecclesiastes 3:1: " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven..." (NIV)



This fall I've stumbled into a new hobby: Running. Now, if you had asked me a year ago if I'd ever consider running, or anything close to it, I would have laughed in your face but- I actually run now. Or jog, or struggle along like I'm running, or something like that.



I'm loving it. I really am. This is a new adventure for me. I have so much more energy now. That is one thing I love about life. If you stick around long enough, the monotonous will change and something exciting will come around the corner, something new to ponder, or explore or try.



And on those days when I want to throw in the towel and give up, I recall a favorite scripture of mine from Hebrews 12:1-2- "Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (NIV)

I thank you, Lord, for the strength, abilities, and renewed energy you are giving me and for working so evidently in my life.

My prayer is God strengthens you too.