Theme: The Prize is the Journey

Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Running (and exercise in general) can be addictive, hopefully in a positive way. It tends to make us feel a bit better about ourselves. (Well, not always. When I see the 20-year-olds leave the start line like a bolt of lightning, it is a bit demoralizing.) 

Challenging ourselves physically allows us to push back on all of life’s “No’s” that try to trap us into apathy. As humans, we are wired to strive for something bigger than ourselves. Running (Exercise) allows us to see this in tangible ways with fairly quick feedback. It also sets us up for better performance in other areas of our lives.

Races are lots of fun with lots of people and excitement in the air. But the journey (the early morning training runs, the extra set of pushups before you go to sleep, or maybe eating a little bit better) to get to the race is what is really important. The Prize is in the Journey!

Have a great week and Go Get ‘Em! 

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