I am a self confessed optimist. My friend Hope has even accused me of "farting rainbows". I do tend to look at the positive side of things. And my faith in God is where this attitude comes from, I have no doubt. But the last few months have been one crisis after another for me, my family, and my friends. Probably the same could be said for the the whole world, I know.
One part of me thinks that there is no reason to cheer up because the next storm is just over the horizon. I know that this is faulty logic and the other part of me knows to trust and be patient. I think triathlon helps with the latter line of thought. Aside from the endorphin boost of exercise, training gives you a feeling of control over at least a small part of your life. I can do everything in my power to keep myself healthy so that I can take care of others when they need it. When the pressure builds up and I need to get away, I have my running shoes and they can help give me some space between the rock and the hard place.
Keep running, my friends, we have a lot to be thankful for.
One part of me thinks that there is no reason to cheer up because the next storm is just over the horizon. I know that this is faulty logic and the other part of me knows to trust and be patient. I think triathlon helps with the latter line of thought. Aside from the endorphin boost of exercise, training gives you a feeling of control over at least a small part of your life. I can do everything in my power to keep myself healthy so that I can take care of others when they need it. When the pressure builds up and I need to get away, I have my running shoes and they can help give me some space between the rock and the hard place.
Keep running, my friends, we have a lot to be thankful for.
Keep running. I must be honest, I HATE to run! But I am trying to learn to like it! My 9 year old and I have been trying to train for a 5K. I'm just a weinie and don't like the cold so I have kind of made a lot of excuses lately. I need to get back in there...I know ist would be beneficial! Hoping things get better, soon. But sometimes God works the most in those times of trial! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and great reminder to keep going, thigs will get better. I think you're spot of with running giving you a feeling of control, I know exactly what you mean.
ReplyDeleteJade
I'm glad you have some kind of outlet. Sometimes it feels like everything's going to crumble but we do have a God who knows how much we can handle. What a wonderful time you can have with Him as you run...taking in His creation and beauty. I wish I can get into the whole running thing but alas I am so lazy. We do have a wonderful lake really closeby too.
ReplyDeleteRight there with you. (apart from the training!)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your difficult times! I can relate. I've felt in my situations the Lord continuously reminding me to just trust Him. I had a Sunday School teacher years ago when I was a newly married girl who'd talk to us about the things in our life being "Father Filtered." There is NOTHING good or bad that touches our lives that isn't first sifted through HIS hands. Isn't that beautiful and comforting?
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend!
LydiaCate
Enjoyed stopping by your blog today. So admire your commitment to running. I do pray that things will level out for you and that God will show Himself faithful to you as you journey on. It does seem that life if often just one crisis after another, but God is still on His throne and there's nothing that he cannot see us through. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! I tend to think less "why cheer up when another storm is coming" and more "cheer up, this too will pass". Your friend's term for optimism cracked me up. Hey, the glass is a touch over half full and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Right? Like training for a triathlon. Yikes! Scary. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteKeep on running! And keep up that positive attitude. All we can control is how we react to things and how we left them affect us, right?
ReplyDeleteHi, just found your blog. Hope everything works out for you. Your faith will keep you strong. You know we are just here for the ride. It's all temporary and this too shall pass.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. We all could use a friend like you in our lives that is full of optimism! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Melissa