Keep Going

I was pretty sore when I woke up this morning. Yesterday's run had lingered a little bit. It would have been easy to take a day off. I'm proud to say that I put on my running shoes again.

I was rewarded for my persistence by a stiff headwind that greeted me right out of the blocks. My legs weren't very happy with me, but that's what we do when things get harder, we keep going.

Perseverance is an honorable characteristic. Perseverance doesn't automatically mean that we always get exactly what we want, but I've learned that when we press on, we often reach the place that God wants us to be and discover the blessings that God intended to give us.

I was slower today on my run by one minute, but I finished. There's honor in that.

God, thank you for providing that inner strength within each of us that allows us to persevere, to press on until the race is over. Guide us today and help us to fight through our challenges, trusting that you are with us every step of the way. Amen.