Theme: Being There for Each Other

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:26

Exercise partners are important! They encourage us. They hold us accountable to be at the meeting spot at 0500! And most importantly they share our trials and our accomplishments.

In November 2020 I met my good friend, Alex, at a race at the local Y. We ran the 5K independently but struck up a conversation afterwards. He was looking for a training partner to prepare for future races. I was available and just like that a great training friendship was born.

Nearly every week for the past two and a half years we have encouraged each other through interval and tempo run training. We have talked about lots of things along the way from sports (specifically when teams should go for two points conversions after touchdowns) to the wonder of mathematics (he’s a retired college math professor) and the importance of faith in our lives.

Having a spiritual partner(s) is important. You keep each other on track. You help each other grow. And most importantly, you allow each other to see the world through a different lens. If you don’t have one, you are really missing out. If you do, count yourself as blessed.

This week’s challenge is to go to your spiritual partner(s) and do something to thank them for being there for you!

Have a great week!

Adapted from They Will Run and Not Grow Weary by David Alan Black