It has been twenty years since I first joined
my high school cross country team, and running has been a big part of my life
ever since. Early on I loved the simplicity
of this sport. I could just throw on a
pair of shoes and hit the road, but today things aren’t that easy. I have to wake up by 5am to beat the heat, and
even then it can still be 90 degrees out there.
Next, I have to get our child up, change his clothes, wrestle him in the
running stroller, give him an acceptable snack, fill his water bottle, and find
him a book that he wants to take along. Sometimes
I feel like half the workout is just getting out the door!
However, I still love running, and I love
sharing each of these mornings with my son.
He loves to point out all the rabbits, quail, and ducks along the
trail. He also loves to sing as he rolls
along. For the past few months, his
favorite songs have been the ABC’s
and Jesus Loves Me, and he doesn’t
just softly mumble the words. He shouts
as loud as he can, “JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW…!” Then he proclaims, “I love this song daddy…” It’s pretty fun to be a part of! It also makes me realize that I should spend
more time sharing the joy that is on my heart.
What a wonder way to live!
I think every human being needs to believe
they are loved. I also think we need to
take time every day to appreciate the love we experience. It is my hope and prayer that each one of you
may open your eyes to the love that is in your life, and may you feel free to
share the joy that is on your heart!
Blessings!
Brian
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