| | My experience in the rain and why I love running in it....This evening my brother and I went to Lake Hollingsworth and decided to run even while it was pouring out. Running in the rain has always been a favorite of mine for many reasons. Let me share with you why...
First, I am amazed at the beauty and the freshness rain brings. I am boosted with extra energy and ready to do my best as I become more drenched. As I enjoy talking with God while I run, I realize so many parallels in my spiritual walk with Him. First, the rain for me shows the trails God has brought me through. While I cannot see that far ahead, He pushes me with His love (the rain) and allows me to know that it will end eventually. Though the rain may be heavy and uncomfortable at times, I always feel more determined to run harder and stronger because I know there is a wonderful prize at the end. (Good running time!!) Also, while I was running, the beautiful sun was shining through the clouds and then in an instant I did not see it. Though I may not always see His hand working to what I want, I know my God is there. Also, many people take shelter to guard from the rain and to look out for themselves. I can understand this, but I was also thinking when there is no life-threatening thing (like lightning) preventing those to be in the rain, it is a missed experience. Not many people run this race we are in and we may not see people for miles but God is gracious and provides people when we least expect it. It was so encouraging to see my brother when I was nearing the end!!! God is love and so gracious and He has laid this on my heart because He is so faithful and will never leave His children.
Romans 5: 1-5
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perserverance; perserverance, character; amd character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!! |
