The other day I was running, and I was having a rough time. This is always very frustrating to me because I tend to only struggle on some of my short runs, which makes no sense to me since I run much farther distances without trouble. As I was struggling to push forward and finish a modest 10K I started to focus on all of the things that I was having a hard time with. I was tired, I was sore, I was not motivated, it was hot, I was thirsty, the list went on and on. Then I made a very big mistake, I stopped focusing on anything but my "mountains" I took my eyes off the road, and more importantly I took my eyes off of God. At that moment I stumbled and rolled my ankle on the uneven ground. I am thankful that God kept me standing and I was able to keep running without injury, but God got my attention!
As I ran gently until my ankle felt normal again I was praying fervently for protection from injury. My marathon is just around the corner and a silly fall like that is enough to ruin months of training. I realized that my eyes had moved from God to my struggles. I also realized that this run was no different than the times in my life where I forgot that God was fighting for me, that I was not alone. I pray for the wisdom to always keep my eyes fixed on the Lord. I pray that I won't become distracted by the struggles and trials of this life. In the past, when I have taken my eyes off of God and my focused shifted to my problems, I have been brought to my knees. I was never meant to deal with them on my own. God wants to carry my burdens, He wants to move mountains for me. He wants me to look to him for miracles instead of looking to myself in doubt. He wants me to have faith in him to see the impossible become possible. He wants to keep me from stumbling, to protect me from falling.
My eyes must remain firmly fixed on God or I will get swept away by the world. I was never meant to do these things on my own. When God called me to serve Him, He didn't turn around and leave me, He walks with me, He shows me the way, He opens the doors. God gives us His vision, He puts His ministry on our hearts if we are willing. He never asks us to do it alone, and the truth is that if we tried to do it alone we would fail without a doubt. With my eyes fixed on him there is no mountain that cant be moved, there is no obstacle that cant be conquered. We all face trials in life, but those trials are meant to make us stronger by reminding us to lean on God and trust in Him no matter what the circumstance. Jesus loves us so much that He died for us, He cares for us in all that we face. Thank you God for reminding me to look to you!
Psalm141:8
But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge-do not give me over to death.
Psalm 61:3
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
John 10:11
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
As I ran gently until my ankle felt normal again I was praying fervently for protection from injury. My marathon is just around the corner and a silly fall like that is enough to ruin months of training. I realized that my eyes had moved from God to my struggles. I also realized that this run was no different than the times in my life where I forgot that God was fighting for me, that I was not alone. I pray for the wisdom to always keep my eyes fixed on the Lord. I pray that I won't become distracted by the struggles and trials of this life. In the past, when I have taken my eyes off of God and my focused shifted to my problems, I have been brought to my knees. I was never meant to deal with them on my own. God wants to carry my burdens, He wants to move mountains for me. He wants me to look to him for miracles instead of looking to myself in doubt. He wants me to have faith in him to see the impossible become possible. He wants to keep me from stumbling, to protect me from falling.
My eyes must remain firmly fixed on God or I will get swept away by the world. I was never meant to do these things on my own. When God called me to serve Him, He didn't turn around and leave me, He walks with me, He shows me the way, He opens the doors. God gives us His vision, He puts His ministry on our hearts if we are willing. He never asks us to do it alone, and the truth is that if we tried to do it alone we would fail without a doubt. With my eyes fixed on him there is no mountain that cant be moved, there is no obstacle that cant be conquered. We all face trials in life, but those trials are meant to make us stronger by reminding us to lean on God and trust in Him no matter what the circumstance. Jesus loves us so much that He died for us, He cares for us in all that we face. Thank you God for reminding me to look to you!
Psalm141:8
But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge-do not give me over to death.
Psalm 61:3
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
John 10:11
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
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