Running and Surprise Endings

Yesterday was a great running day weather wise! I felt really good as I ran yet again another 4 miles. I guess I'm just in a 4 mile rut. Haven't been able to get in that 5, but I was inspired to get it in soon, by my surprise ending to yesterday's run.

As I neared the end of my course, another runner was heading towards me. I got to the point where I stopped and as she passed me by we both said "hello." Then as she continued to run by me she asked, "Are you done?" I said, "Yep, got my 4 miles in." She said, "That's great!" Then I asked her, "How far are you running?" And with her head turned back towards me while she continued to run she said, "I'm hoping to do 10!" I shouted, "That's great and you couldn't have a better day for it!" Then off she went.

"I'm hoping to do 10!" Yep, that encouraged me. There's always someone ahead of you, a little farther in the distance from where you are, either on the running course, or the path of life. I like to remember that. It keeps me fixed on trying to catch up, go farther, press on and helps me remember how far I've come. Also, others are behind me, and to them, maybe my "4 miles" will encourage them to keep going.

My hope is in the Lord Jesus. And in Him, I'm "hoping" to spiritually "do 10"!