Sunday, March 04, 2007 - Run run run

Run run run

Bertie and I have started jogging. Or is it yogging? Maybe it's a silent j. Anyhow, its strange how once you have the tools, you just want to do the job. I went out and bought these 'running shoes' ( I thought trainers we just for fashion ) they are so light and springy and just owning them made me want to be out sprinting around. Last night we yogged a few miles. I had to walk some, I am ever so out of shape. We went again tonight but it was tipping it down with rain so we only went as far as the bottom of our road.

Last night we ran along the beach, I was enjoying His beautiful creation. He truly is a wonderful God. I am keen to run as I want an activity to share with my husband, who can run for a year and not lose his breath. I also want to take care of my body, which I haven't done so much before, as it is a living temple for the Most High God.

Now I have the tools, the shoes, I just want to run run run. And this is overflowing into other areas of my life. I know I have the tools to run the race for Christ and be a radical Christian. We all have the tools, The Holy Spirit, His word, faith and time. We have the tools to live lives that have eternal consequences. We can speak into the lives of the lost, give shelter to the needy, feed the starving and heal the sick, by the power of the Blood.

I want to be known for integrity. I also want to be known for being ruthless and one who will not compromise. I want to be radical with my faith and love others as He has loved me. I want to take in the homeless and bless them and love them. I want to throw caution to the wind, the wisdom of this world that says not to trust, not to take risks, not to be vulnerable. I want to be like Jesus. Let people into my home, my heart and know that they may well let me down, steal or abuse, but love them none the less. I want to be like the one that my heart loves.

He loves me so much, it makes my breath catch in my throat. He loves me, adores me. He gives me purpose, hope, help, life, faith, health, joy, peace that passes all understanding.

He has given me the tools to run for Him and I want to stand unashamed before His throne knowing that I did not compromise, that I ran and ran and ran and that I lived radically for Him who loves and gave His life for me.

Come run with me..