Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A Different Kind Of Day
Today I got to spend time at the First Baptist Church in Kingsland,Tx with precious "Aunt Shelly". Then this afternoon we spoke at a school here in Texas to K-6 grade students! Some of their comments about Africa and having clean water and even running were so cute!- we def got some laughs from being there. Tonight we were able to take part in service at the Methodist church in Llano- it so blessed my heart. We were able to share about our journey as well as hear the incredible testimony of a high school senior,Jacob,who has been fighting cancer. He shared about where He had been and where God has brought him and how he has been able to soar above the storm despite his circumstances.. GodStrong! Def encouraged my heart so much!!! We are staying with a precious lady tonight that has dedicated her house to being a place of rest and a place people can come to relax and be in the presence of God- before building the house she and several others prayed over the land that the house now sits on and then over the house when it was built!!! Pretty amazing- I love how the Lord continually crosses our paths with such inspiring, God filled people!!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
More Than Feelings
Today as I was running I was in a lot of pain. My chest and back were killing. But in the midst of it all I felt God saying-"Keep Going; I've got
You." During the 17 miles today I had a choice to make. I could live in a mindset of defeat and stop and go back to my family's house who live near where we were running today OR I could press through the pain, keep going and Flame On! (Not to say you should always push through pain when doing physical activity- each person knows their body and God gives us a brain and we should use it)... That being said- sometimes we have to do hard things and push through and live above our feelings! This is true to our lives as well:
In life we will face trials, there will be hard times, there will be pain, and things we don't understand- its not IF, it's WHEN! During these times we have the same choice to make: live with a defeated mindset or live with the mindset of Christ and soar above our storms and live a victorious life,walking it out with the authority and power that resides within because of Christ!!! It's not wrong to hurt or doubt or have fear; it only becomes a problem when you let those things have the last say in your life! So the next time you face difficulty or trials remember that you don't have to walk around in defeat: you have a choice to make!!! The battle has already been won! Will you trust God enough to cling to him and soar above the storm???!!!
You." During the 17 miles today I had a choice to make. I could live in a mindset of defeat and stop and go back to my family's house who live near where we were running today OR I could press through the pain, keep going and Flame On! (Not to say you should always push through pain when doing physical activity- each person knows their body and God gives us a brain and we should use it)... That being said- sometimes we have to do hard things and push through and live above our feelings! This is true to our lives as well:
In life we will face trials, there will be hard times, there will be pain, and things we don't understand- its not IF, it's WHEN! During these times we have the same choice to make: live with a defeated mindset or live with the mindset of Christ and soar above our storms and live a victorious life,walking it out with the authority and power that resides within because of Christ!!! It's not wrong to hurt or doubt or have fear; it only becomes a problem when you let those things have the last say in your life! So the next time you face difficulty or trials remember that you don't have to walk around in defeat: you have a choice to make!!! The battle has already been won! Will you trust God enough to cling to him and soar above the storm???!!!
Friday, March 23, 2012
GodSpeed: Flaming On
So today's run was INCREDIBLE: All I can say is GODSPEED! We all but sprouted wings and flew! 18.6 miles and I don't feel like I ran at all- God seriously amazes me- He carries us everyday. Our view today was amazing and beyond beautiful!! We finished our run with a little foot race:) it was fun!!... We try to keep things fun and interesting- on most occasions a race at the end of our run would not be our idea of fun but we had an overflow of energy today!!! We are in Austin this weekend with my family and I'm absolutely Loving it and don't wanna leave:) soaking up every second with them- they are blessing our socks off. They are taking us for facials and massages today... In the words of Athena.. " I feel like a spoiled little princess." lol. that's all for now- going to have family time!:)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Own It
Today's run was even better than the run before- crazy right?! Yup, I serve a big God!!! You know you've been carried by Him when you have ran 17 miles down the highway,in the wind, singing to the top of your lungs and dnt even feel like you've run at all:)
!!! Blows me away! Love It! The weather today was perfect and beautiful; perfect for a run! After our run our awesome friend Jared picked us up and brought us to the church we are staying at tonight- these guys here have blessed us so much!
In today's run this is what God spoke: OWN IT! Several stops back when we were still in LA my friend Hannah gave me her information on a piece of paper and on that paper was written "own it". Before we set out on our run today I found that paper in my Bible and read it...As we were running it stuck in my mind..."Own it"!
To OWN something is to make it yours right? When u own something tht means it is fully in ur presence and possession? For instance, when you buy a new car and you hav to make payments, that car truly isn't yours
until you've paid in full...so it isn't fully your's, you don"t OWN it...you just "have" it... You hav to pay it off, and it's draining sometimes to have to open up tht bill every month and pay tht $500 (or whatever)...but when you OWN it...there r no monthly payments...its yours ---so dnt just have it...OWN it, whatever it may be! ...having it is a passive way of living!!! Like Christians.. all christians HAVE salvation...but how many of them OWN it...how many of them really walk it out???...isn't that how we change the world! That's how ppl see tht its really OURS...its not just something to have...it isn't just a title or name to call ourselves...its something to OWN!...its something tht can be all YOURS, not to make monthly payments on by doing ur good deed and going to church, because its already been paid in full at the cross...but everyday walking it out, step by step...and that brings a sense of honor and integrity...something to hold ur head up about...because it's yours...not in a prideful way, but more of a confidence in knowing who you are in Christ and that it cannot be taken from u...when you just "have" something, it can easily be taken, but wen you OWN it..its yours and NO ONE can take tht from u! That's what Christ did for us, He gave us something no one can take from us, but we hav to choose to OWN it!
In doing so it gives us the ability in every opportunity and in every situation to put our hearts fully in it. No matter where you find yourself, no matter where God has you, you can own it! Not just walk through life living it and getting by but OWNING it, understanding that what you have cannot be taken from you because it was given to you by the one who is the giver and taker of all things! So when you do something do whatever you are doing as though it were for the Lord. Do everything to the best of your ability- 110%! In doing so, your OWNING your salvation and the gifts and abilities God has given you and trusting God to uphold His promises...and before you know it...your're changing the world! You only live once- make every second count!!!! It's so easy to go through the motions and to do what we have to to just get by- it's time to act like what's been given to us is really ours...its time to stop walking around in the desert and take what's been promised to us! OWN it!
The Lord isn't the Lord just when he feels like it, he doesn't protect us just when he wants to. He doesn't stick to his promises just enough to get by or just stick to them sometimes....his word never fails, He is always faithful, He never leaves! He is a God of Honor!!! Therefore, let us honor Him by giving Him the best of what He has given us!
!!! Blows me away! Love It! The weather today was perfect and beautiful; perfect for a run! After our run our awesome friend Jared picked us up and brought us to the church we are staying at tonight- these guys here have blessed us so much!
In today's run this is what God spoke: OWN IT! Several stops back when we were still in LA my friend Hannah gave me her information on a piece of paper and on that paper was written "own it". Before we set out on our run today I found that paper in my Bible and read it...As we were running it stuck in my mind..."Own it"!
To OWN something is to make it yours right? When u own something tht means it is fully in ur presence and possession? For instance, when you buy a new car and you hav to make payments, that car truly isn't yours
until you've paid in full...so it isn't fully your's, you don"t OWN it...you just "have" it... You hav to pay it off, and it's draining sometimes to have to open up tht bill every month and pay tht $500 (or whatever)...but when you OWN it...there r no monthly payments...its yours ---so dnt just have it...OWN it, whatever it may be! ...having it is a passive way of living!!! Like Christians.. all christians HAVE salvation...but how many of them OWN it...how many of them really walk it out???...isn't that how we change the world! That's how ppl see tht its really OURS...its not just something to have...it isn't just a title or name to call ourselves...its something to OWN!...its something tht can be all YOURS, not to make monthly payments on by doing ur good deed and going to church, because its already been paid in full at the cross...but everyday walking it out, step by step...and that brings a sense of honor and integrity...something to hold ur head up about...because it's yours...not in a prideful way, but more of a confidence in knowing who you are in Christ and that it cannot be taken from u...when you just "have" something, it can easily be taken, but wen you OWN it..its yours and NO ONE can take tht from u! That's what Christ did for us, He gave us something no one can take from us, but we hav to choose to OWN it!
In doing so it gives us the ability in every opportunity and in every situation to put our hearts fully in it. No matter where you find yourself, no matter where God has you, you can own it! Not just walk through life living it and getting by but OWNING it, understanding that what you have cannot be taken from you because it was given to you by the one who is the giver and taker of all things! So when you do something do whatever you are doing as though it were for the Lord. Do everything to the best of your ability- 110%! In doing so, your OWNING your salvation and the gifts and abilities God has given you and trusting God to uphold His promises...and before you know it...your're changing the world! You only live once- make every second count!!!! It's so easy to go through the motions and to do what we have to to just get by- it's time to act like what's been given to us is really ours...its time to stop walking around in the desert and take what's been promised to us! OWN it!
The Lord isn't the Lord just when he feels like it, he doesn't protect us just when he wants to. He doesn't stick to his promises just enough to get by or just stick to them sometimes....his word never fails, He is always faithful, He never leaves! He is a God of Honor!!! Therefore, let us honor Him by giving Him the best of what He has given us!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Day 23
Mark 6:8-11 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." (Mark 6:8-11 NIV)
Acts 9:6 "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (Acts 9:6 NIV)
Hmmmm.....
Acts 9:6 "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (Acts 9:6 NIV)
Hmmmm.....
Monday, March 19, 2012
Soarin, Flyinnnnnn!!!!
So today's run was ahhhhhmazzzzinnngggg!!! It gets better with each passing day! Literally felt so light I felt like I was flying today! There were a lot of unusual gross smells along the way today and we also met a new friend(dog)... We named him scruffy. He followed us a little ways down the road then almost got squished while crossing the highway-HEART ATTACK MUCH! Now we are feeding him an energy bar and going to find him a home and then going to our host home for the Nght! Thankful for another amazing God filled
Day!!! FLAMIN ON!!
Day!!! FLAMIN ON!!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
"Move To The Beat of My Voice"- Jesus
Today beat yesterday in being the best day yet of this journey! Today's run was amazing! Let's start off with last night when I opened up my bible and it fell to a passage in Joshua- Sun Stand Still! Well this morning I woke up and could just feel it- "Today is going to be an incredible day."...So we get out on the road and just like I do for the first few hours of our run,every morning,I began to pray for all my family and friends and whoever/whatever else the Lord puts on my heart.... Well about a mile or maybe two miles into our run the scripture I read last night came to mind and in that moment it was as if God himself was standing beside me and said-" Today one of your long awaited "Sun Stand Still" prayers will be answered." In that moment I began to reflect on my prayers that I have written in the past year that I wanted God to answer and some that have been a prayer for many many years. Well, to make a long story short- about 14 miles into our 18 mile run I get a call from my daddy... Drum roll- this is where my world got ROCKED!!!!... He tells Haleigh and I that he is preaching tomorrow at his church!!!! SAY WHAT??!!!! BOOM- that Sun Stand Still prayer God told me a few hours earlier that would be answered just fell into my lap!!!( For those of you who know my dads testimony and our testimony as a family; you know this is HUGE). Well of course I wanted to fall to my knees, thank the Lord, and cry
My eyeballs out from being so overwhelmed!... But I had to stop crying bc I couldn't breathe and had to finish out run!!! You better believe those last few miles we beasted it and all I could do was say Jesus, Jesus, Jesus- Thank you!!!!- WOW!!! So that was amazing! We also had to walk an extra 3 miles after running to get to the next town where we were to be picked up- and let me assure you we were all dragging and just wanted to curl up on the side of the road and rest, but this ended up being a blessing in disguise bc we got to the town and ended up meeting a woman who took us to a place that had food and on the way had some incredible Time together- she was such an encouragement - it was def a divine appointment- we all got out of the car almost in tears and just so blessed! I love that the Lord continues to give us exactly what we need on this journey, daily.
So anyways, today God showed me that it is so very important that we "move to the beat of His voice! Because, it's in doing that that He is able to bless us, use us, speak to us, grow us, mature us...etc! It's not always easy when moving to his beat but it's always the best way! So listen to his voice and "move to the beat of His voice." Allow him to alter your course!!! Always remember - you have only a puzzle piece but he holds the whole puzzle and sees the whole picture- trust him and move when and how He speaks!!! He has your best interest at heart!
FLAMING ON!
My eyeballs out from being so overwhelmed!... But I had to stop crying bc I couldn't breathe and had to finish out run!!! You better believe those last few miles we beasted it and all I could do was say Jesus, Jesus, Jesus- Thank you!!!!- WOW!!! So that was amazing! We also had to walk an extra 3 miles after running to get to the next town where we were to be picked up- and let me assure you we were all dragging and just wanted to curl up on the side of the road and rest, but this ended up being a blessing in disguise bc we got to the town and ended up meeting a woman who took us to a place that had food and on the way had some incredible Time together- she was such an encouragement - it was def a divine appointment- we all got out of the car almost in tears and just so blessed! I love that the Lord continues to give us exactly what we need on this journey, daily.
So anyways, today God showed me that it is so very important that we "move to the beat of His voice! Because, it's in doing that that He is able to bless us, use us, speak to us, grow us, mature us...etc! It's not always easy when moving to his beat but it's always the best way! So listen to his voice and "move to the beat of His voice." Allow him to alter your course!!! Always remember - you have only a puzzle piece but he holds the whole puzzle and sees the whole picture- trust him and move when and how He speaks!!! He has your best interest at heart!
FLAMING ON!
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