Marathon runner

I began running last year (the beginning of grad school). I started running to reduce the OUTRAGEOUS amount of stress and to try try try to maintain a shred of balance in my life. I ran a lot to say the least and I loved it. However, it is not the same story this summer. I have lost my zeal for running. I thought that would never happen, but I am burnt out to say the least. I have discovered new things I enjoy that also fit better into my schedule (e.g. stellar work out video, walking ellie), but running...not so much.

This brings me to my point about running...running toward God that is. I'm reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan and his words really rocked my world yesterday. He is describing his need for God to help him love God and love other people. ---> "It is a remarkable cycle: Our prayers for more love result in love, which naturally causes us to pray more, which results in more love.... Imagine going for a run while eating a box of Twinkies--It would be near impossible. You would have to stop running in order to eat the Twinkies. In the same way, you have to stop loving and pursuing Christ in order to sin. When you are pursuing love, running toward Christ, you do not have opportunity to wonder."

I love that analogy mainly because it hit home with me. It was an awesome reminder to continually run towards my relationship with God. As long as am I "running" I will be satisfied in Him. I can never lose my zeal for running and pursuing God. I will continually run toward my Refuge, Love, Strength--so I will be free to serve, love, and give thanks.

Note to self:
-.....RUN.