Running Under Ominous Clouds

On Monday, I ran 4 and didn't run again until today. I was busy up until midafternoon doing things that needed to get done. Then I had my chance to go for a run. As I was lacing up, I heard it - big loud cracks of thunder. I looked out the window and saw some pretty dark and ominous looking clouds, but didn't see any rain. I decided to take my chance and go run anyway. God was good and though it thundered a few more times, He held back the rain.

What was nice about running today in these weather conditions is that you didn't have the sun beating down your back. There was also a good breeze going. I thought I would be fortunate to get 3 miles in, but I was feeling pretty good, and it wasn't raining, so I did 4 miles.

I was able to pray about several things. It was good to draw near to the Lord in prayer under the ominous clouds He spoke into existence. I knew He was in those clouds for it says in Psalm 97:1-2, "The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad. Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne."

Under the dark clouds, at the throne room of righteousness and justice I laid my requests before the reigning Lord. And I was filled with joy and gladness. All during a 4 mile run that scary clouds almost kept me from.