“Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.”
-Romans 12:1
I love the beginning of spring. When the sun comes out and the plants begin to bloom, you can’t help but be in a good mood when you go for a run. Even if I’ve had a rough day, I always feel better after I get a good sweat running in the fresh air. Spring gives me energy, an indescribable feeling of excitement. Maybe I had cabin fever from all the snow we had this winter up at school, but now that the snow is gone and the sun is out, I can’t help but be thankful for this beautiful day. Running in pleasant weather makes a workout so much easier.
As the beauty of springtime begins to show its face, I can’t help but thank the Lord for blessing us with this day. Each day is a gift, and I think spending some time outside challenging our bodies and minds is one of the best ways we can do to express our appreciation to God for blessing us with today. With each day that we improve ourselves by pushing our bodies to the limit and training our minds to persevere, we are showing God how we are making the most of his gift to us.
You may not see your daily workout as that important to your relationship with God, but think about it for a second. Each day, your workout begins a chain of positive influence. If you honestly push yourself, you feel good at the end of your workout. If you feel good, your mood will reflect this feeling, and you will pass this feeling of accomplishment and contentment to those around you. You will brighten your surrounding environment. Others will enjoy your presence, and they will be more likely to pass on these positive vibes. At the end of the day, I don’t think God will be upset if you have made a positive influence in the lives of others!
Enjoy today’s workout. Push yourself. Run with an attitude of gratitude, for today is truly a gift!
P.S.- 200 DAYS UNTIL RACE DAY!
TODAY’S WORKOUT:
Warm-up 1 mile
Run 4 miles
Cool down ½ mile
1 comment:
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