The Story:
Since the Sunrun 2014 10k run/walk, I have been on the path to a healthier lifestyle. Which means exercising daily, and eating properly. So I developed this routine of power walking three to four times per week for 45 minutes to 1 hour and making fruit smoothies. I woke this morning thinking how tired I am from my flight lastnight and just not in the mood. Then I remember the theme song “I will rise” from the Aspire Canadian Youth Summit I just returned from and it motivated me to RISE.
Chris Tomlin – I Will Rise (Lyrics)
Is there a song in your ipod/mp3 player that gives you that extra push when you feel stuck and unmotivated?
I got up stretched for a bit then I was on my way with my music and water bottle. About 20 minutes into the walk I felt some pain in my side and in my thighs. Now experienced runners and power walkers know this kinda q and just ignore it and continue running or walking because they know it will be worked out eventually. However, those who are rookies will sometimes double over, slow down or stop.
More info on side stitches: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/06/what-causes-the-pain-in-your-side-you-may-occasionally-feel-while-running/
The reflection:
This made me think of my spiritual fitness level, am I a novice or an experienced runner/walker when it comes to managing life stresses or spiritual battles/temptations?
The word:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 NLT).
I pray that if you are a novice in your spiritual fitness level that you will find strength to go on, to endure through the pain knowing that it will dissolve away by continuing to push forward without stopping.
This will take practice by building up your spiritual fitness stamina (reading the bible and communing with God daily in prayer) until you become an expert.
TKM..
Youth Struggles 