The 10 miles wasn't as great as I'd pictured it to be, but I accomplished it...so we're gonna go with "good enough" on that one.
Next Saturday, the 12th, I will be starting the race at 7:30 AM. God help me. He started this. And all these months He's sustained me, even though along the way I sometimes lost sight of the purpose, He was always patient and faithful to gently remind me. Recently, a course of events has really caused me to question what He's doing amidst this running thing...I think I thought He changed His mind...He did not. He just wants to show me how limitless He really is.
And that my friends...is a little scary to me. It shouldn't be. I wish I could tell you that I have no doubts...that my faith is so huge I'm not concerned one bit about what He's asking me to do. But even though I know He's with me, and I know He's gonna sustain me, I also know the pain that's involved. Months of training has made that very obvious. It all comes down to this...
Even when it seems and feels impossible...do I trust Him?
I do. It doesn't take the scariness away, it just gives me the the strength to jump...or in my case line up with 400 some runners at the starting line.
That race next Saturday...it's for Him.
Thanks to all of you for joining me on the journey!
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praying for you, girl. I have loved seeing where God has taken you on this journey! and will be cheering you on from here next saturday!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Sarah! I can't wait to hear all about it. I love the way that it is all about Him for you...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 10 miles! I can't wait to hear how great you feel after you have accomplished this race!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your double digits! I will be cheering for you from my neck of the woods next Saturday.
ReplyDeletePS. My word verfication was askit. How apropos!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 10 miles! You are indeed Super Woman :) I'm thinking that I'm not going to dare God to ask me to run that far...He would totally do it, too, right?!
ReplyDeleteHave a great race on Saturday!
Yippee! It's gonna be great.
ReplyDeleteGo Sarah, go!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear how the race goes on Saturday!
Go Sarah, go!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear how the race goes on Saturday!
So stinkin' proud of you. Double digits! I can't even imagine. I'll be cheering you on next Saturday, a thousand miles away. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 10 miles!!!! What an accomplishment. I can't wait to hear how next Saturday goes. You'll be great! He's called you to it, so he'll strengthen you for it. Tell your husband to take pictures for us!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again.
-FringeGirl
WOOOOOO Girl! Ten miles that is CRAZY. Crazy in a good way.
ReplyDeleteI am rooting for you! I alos can't wait to hear how it goes.
Sarah You ROCK!
You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I can't even think of running that far. I'll be happy to hit 2 miles at one time :}
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you next Saturday!
That's great. Really. Great.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Many people sit and think about doing what your doing but YOUR DOING IT! Rock it out girl!
ReplyDeleteCan you say ouch? I will be praying for you as I plan on taking the 3 girls (McCallum's and Alex) on the bike path this weekend. Hope to get some pointers as well. God Bless and your mind is set right. Everything we do is for Him or we try to atleast.
ReplyDeleteWoot! Woot!
ReplyDeleteYES!! I am so going to be cheering for you on Saturday. I hope you will tells us all about it. You are awesome!!
ReplyDeletePraying you'll do well!
ReplyDeleteYou will do great...I am only doing the 5K...I will be cheering you on!!!
ReplyDeleteso glad it went "good enough" so you can race next weekend! and thanks for giving new perspective and make me reflect more on what i can learn through my training process...it shouldn't just be about running. thanks for the encouragement and truth.
ReplyDeleteI have recently run 8.5, almost the farthest I've gone. At least the farthest in years. So I relate to a lot of what you're saying. I've enjoyed reading about your journey. I like John Bingham's famous saying, "The miracle is not that I finished the race; the miracle is that I ever started."
ReplyDeleteI'm racing next Saturday, too! Not a 1/2 mary... just a 5K. But it's my first 5K ever, so I'm nervous! :) I'll be praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm cheering for you! Looking forward to hearing about how the race goes, and about the work God is doing in your heart through all of this.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it, girl!
Yeah! I KNEW you would do the 10!!! congratulations. and run like the wind on Saturday....for God! :)
ReplyDeleteYay for running! And Yay for Trusting God through it all. I remember running in HS and thinking of verses and songs to keep me a'goin'. :) Now, forgive me, but I must have missed something. What is next weeks race? And also, forgive me for being SO out of the loop and ignorant!
ReplyDeleteSarah I am soo excited for you and may I say a little bit jealous on the fact that you will run this no problem because he is on your side...Man, I could not run that if I tried...
ReplyDeleteI am anxious to hear about how you do and post pictures of the finish line if you get them!!! We all want to see!
you're my hero... 10 miles!!!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see pictures & hear about the race :)