Passionately Running

Before coming to Faith Church and dedicating my life to pursuing Christ, there used to be something else that I pursued passionately. Running.

I used to live to run more than anything in the world. I would train for miles and miles in the hopes that I would get faster on my 5K race time. My biggest goal during this time was always running a 5K in less than 17 minutes.

So I trained. I trained passionately. I ran every single day of the week, sometimes once in the morning and then again in the evening. All I thought about was breaking 17.

This passion led me to do some pretty crazy things.

I once finished up my long run for the week while hearing Tornado sirens in the distance. I would cross busy intersections that were on my route so that I could get my mileage in. And if you know anything about who I used to be, you know that I was riddled with anxiety back then. But if there was a large group of people talking about running, I would boost out myself in the conversation and talk about my passion for the sport.

Because is this passion I reached my ultimate goal and I broke 17 multiple times in 2018 and finally realized my dream!! It was so exciting!

Fast Forward to present day. My passions have changed. I pursue Christ instead of my running... but do I pursue Him as passionately as I did running?

Would I walk to peoples houses with tornado sirens going off to tell them about the one who died for me? Would I cross a busy intersection to be like Christ and help someone in need? Would I boldly walk into a conversation to spread the gospel and help others find the same salvation that I have experienced?

I want to say yes. With all of my heart I want to say yes. But I don’t think I’m there yet.

These are my thoughts today as I reflect on Jesus and all He has done for me. Why don’t I pursue Him the way I pursued that sub 17 time on a 5K race? Isn’t our relationship much more important.

So this is where I stand. Making a commitment here today to spend more time with Him. To tell others if His goodness boldly and proudly. And to help others in need more than I ever have.

Will you join me in making that commitment? A deeper relationship with Him is the most important goal you will ever set!

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

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