Today a friend asked me how I was doing. I responded with my usual, "Fine." One sister interpreted "fine" as meaning: frustrated, irritated, narotic and exhausted. Is that what I am?
So do you want to hear facts? I have been doing a lot of running these days. I love running. I would run all day if I could. I have a few hindrances holding me back.
One, I work. And, two, I have a slight injury in my "It band" (or Iliotibial Band), a muscle which is very difficult to stretch correctly (demo stretch at left). I think it will take time to heal, but it gets better with each run. I just ran in a 10K. I'm hoping to work my way up to a marathon, just for fun. We'll see, only the Lord knows.It's quite apparent that I live step by step these days, but I've realized an amazing lesson: No matter how many steps you take backwards, it only takes one step to move you in the right direction!
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand." Psalms 37:23-24
Perseverance. Determination. Endurance. Strength. Courage. The Remedy. Hope.
3 comments:
Hi Joey, Keep running girl. If timing works out well, I want to see you at the Detroit Free Press Marathon this October! For the stretch, try leaning against the wall at the same time, seems to help me with my IT. love ya Joey, Amanda
Oh Sis ~ always remember there are many things surrounding you that should make you more than "fine". Think positive: you have the Lord, a job, a place to live, wonderful friends & family that love & support you. You are SO blessed!! God has continued to take care of you! Keep your chin up, keep running, keep going for YOU ~ do what makes YOU happy!!!!!!! God uses every challenge in our life to teach us something. It's an opportunity really, to grow & develop as human beings. We all have our struggles, but it's how we deal with them, that makes us who we are ~ that makes us stronger!!!! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!! ;-)
P.S. And I love the verse you put in there.....the steps of a good man ARE ordered by the LORD!!!!!! (Good song too!) :-)
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