After recently completing the Columbus Half Marathon, the running calendar is now clear with no races on the horizon.
Translation = I am not motivated to go for a run anymore.
I have found that having another race on the calendar keeps me motivated to get out there 4 or 5 times a week. I have gotten out a few times, but it takes a lot more push knowing that there is really nothing out there to prepare for. Then it hit me today…
Am I living my faith that way too?
Not to be morbid here, but each and every one of us has a day on our life calendar that we are in one way or another preparing for. A few weeks ago that thought hit me when our Pastor said that “God has a date with your name on it circled on His calendar“. That might sound over-the-top, but it is, in fact, true. So how am I preparing for that day? I’m not talking about life insurance and for my family (although those are very important). I’m talking about the way I live my life.
Do I “train” for the day I meet Jesus with the passion and intensity that I train for a race? Am I as committed for that day as I am to not stopping to walk during a half marathon? When I searched my soul I wasn’t very pleased with my answer. THAT day is so important. Being in the Word, being the hands and feet, living a life of forgiveness, grace, compassion and striving to be like Jesus are so much more important. That day is bigger than any race.
How are you preparing for it?
AARON CONRAD 