The Run

I went for a run this morning. Wanted to savor in the beach, the turquoise colored sea-water. Savor the peace, the breeze, the beauty of creation.

Decided to do six laps along the sea length path – the sand is way too soft here to run on. On my fifth lap I tripped badly – but did not fall.

I thought to myself: better not tempt fate. Just complete your run here and now. And then I thought, determinedly – what if I do tempt fate? Why not tempt fate? You are a child of Faith, you have The Blood of Jesus. Don’t give in to fear.

So I ran two more laps. And no, I didn’t trip.

And then I thought of all the other issues I am encountering which require me to hold on in faith. Then I determined, assuredly, that the God Who kept me from falling as I tripped badly - in an effort to keep body and soul in tune and enjoy the beauty of creation, which is what we all do every day, I guess - will surely also see me through every and any other fall.

And - He will also ensure that I finish ‘the race’ in victory - with body and soul intact.