Proper Footwear
Recently I have started back running. I used to run A LOT and I absolutely loved the sport of it and getting to race a lot of awesome athletes. Lately though I've really fallen in love with just going out and jogging and spending that time just enjoying the pace of it. The only problem I was facing as I started back was the fact that the only pair of running shoes that I owned were my old racing shoes from the last time that I was training for 5K races.
Now if you know anything about running, there are many different types of shoes. You have trainers and racers. You have spikes and flats. You have the amazing cushion of the Hoka and the springiness of the Newtons. And just like they are a variety of shoes you need to use them for what they were made for.
So running slow and further in a racing shoe was really just tearing my knees and heels to pieces, I needed a new shoe. So I went out and bought a pair of Hoka's with the most cushion I could find. And I LOVE them! They are so comfortable and I would wear them everywhere if I could!
But running shoes aren't the proper shoe for all activities in life. I have a shelf with all of my different shoes on them and "proper footwear" varies based on what activity I am participating in.
When I go to work I grab my pair of Brooks Launch because they're already beat up and I don't mind getting them dirty while I work. If I'm wearing neutral colors I can grab my bright red Vans to add a little color to my outfit. If I'm dressing up for a wedding or other formal event I have a pair of dress shoes I can wear to look more professional.
But did you know that there is another important pair of shoes that we can put on EVERY morning, no matter what activity we have planned for the day?
Scripture tells us:
Ephesians 6:15
as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
Paul tells us to put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace, we'll call them the shoes of peace for short!
Why is it so important that we put on this particular part of the armor of God?
I don't know about you but my mind runs 100 mph throughout the day and it can sometimes cause anxiety and hesitation during my life. Fear of what others think of me or even just fear of failure can cause me to stumble and not be ready to fulfill what God has for me to do.
So in the morning when I put on the shoes of peace, I feel ready for whatever the day will bring. It's like saying to God, "I know you are in control of my life, and in Your peace I can conquer whatever the day may bring!"
When we walk with God, the enemy has littered the path with debris with the intention of causing us to stumble and fall. But when we put on this particular piece of armor we can step right over his feeble attempts to distract and discourage us and continue to follow in our Father's footsteps!
I am READY to serve God because I have my shoes of PEACE! Grab a pair for yourself and you'll see what I'm talking about!
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Thank you, Ethan Corbett
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