A New Pair of Running Shoes

8.14.11

Over the past few weeks, I have put off something I usually enjoy doing - going for a walk or run in the late evening.  My reason for avoiding this activity was because my tennis shoes were getting worn out.  Each time I would go for a long walk in them, I would come home with my calves aching and blisters on my heels.  It was time for a new pair of shoes.

Today, I finally found a good pair.  As with anything new you get, I had to test them out. I put them on and laced them up, and grabbed my ipod for my evening run. I no sooner got to the end of the driveway when I realized my ipod was dead. Hmph. Alright, I guess God's wanting a little time with me alone.

As I began my run, I began to pray.  One thing I particularly wanted to talk to God about was my passion for reading the Bible. Let me just say, I lack passion in this department. I absolutely love to listen to podcasts of different pastors around the country and I could listen to worship music all day. But when it comes down to sitting with the Bible in my lap and reading, it doesn't happen as often as I would like.  I began to tell God about my desire for a passion to read the scriptures. Over the next 30 minutes, here is a brief summary of what God shared with me:

I was enjoying my new pair of running shoes. These shoes fit well, supported me, and gave me that strong foundation. They were my connection to the road.  A bad pair of shoes gives a bad connection between me and the road. These new shoes made an excellent connection and pushed me to run harder.

Just like my shoes are what connects me to the road, the Bible is what connects me to God.  A good relationship with God can only come when I spend time in His word. Spending time reading the Bible is what is going to give me that strong foundation in my relationship with God. It's what's going to challenge me and push me - just like my new shoes.

With that, I'm going to sign off and start reading. :)

Brittney