Running update - still haven't. My knee seems to continue to be somewhat bothersome. There's no point in fighting it, its just the way it is. I've come to just accept it and be okay with it. I do miss being able to go out there and run though. But I have found that I seem to have more energy and don't need as much sleep as when I was running. I think the running took more out of me than I realized. Another thing is that I've lost weight, which seems a bit strange. But when I think about it, after doing a fast in early November I've been eating healthier and just don't do all that carb loading I used to do. Anyway, I think I'll probably change the title of my blog. It's really not "Running Reflections" anymore. I'll have to give this some more thought.
Cross training update - not much happening here either. Life has been busy. Holidays have arrived and well, getting out there to bike or swim just hasn't happened. I'm looking forward to a fresh start for January 2008.
As I reflect on 2007, it has been interesting to see all that the Lord has done and all the changes that have occurred. In many ways some of the changes seem to fill 2008 with a certain uncertainty. I'm trusting in Jesus. And I long for His return. But I also know there is so much He desires to do and I do want Him to fulfill all the purposes He has for me.
One of the first things that will fill the beginning of my New Year is a brief mission trip to New Orleans with a group from my church. I'll be going with my oldest daughter. Part of me doesn't really feel that led to go. So naturally, I'm hoping the Lord will confirm His thoughts about me participating on this trip. I feel like I'm really going more for my daughter who really wants to go. It will be good though, I'm sure.
Christmas 2007 has come and gone. Its quite amazing to me. It has been a good Christmas, though my husband has been struggling with his back and thus he's been in pain, which of course isn't very much fun. We don't fight this either. We just accept it, and wait it out. It wouldn't be anything for God to heal his back or even heal my knee. I truly believe that. But its His perogative and so I must just continue to trust and rest in His Sovereign Will.
As I close this little entry, my thoughts lead me to the scripture I shared with my neighbors this Christmas. In John 10:9, Jesus says that He is THE door. No one can be saved unless they enter through Him. As I have entered through the doorway of Christ many years ago, I know that I know that I know that whatever uncertainties lie ahead for 2008, I am in Christ and thus am saved.
Out of the door of heaven did Christ leave.
Through the door of mankind did he cleave.
Out of the door of a womb did the babe leap.
Through the door of a stable did he sleep.
Out of the door of Nazareth Christ was sent.
Through the door of the cross His blood spent.
Out of the door of the grave did He break through.
Through the door to man's heart to make new.
by diane l. v.
