The Path

I have been a runner off and on since 1984.  I have been fairly serious at times but at no time did running come easy to me.  In 2005 I became a Christ follower and my focus during my runs has gradually shifted from myself to Him.  He set my heart free.  After I was saved, I began to pray while I ran.  It made the physical effort a little easier.  However, I continued to limit myself with thoughts like "I can't run farther than __miles", "I can't run more that ___times a week", "I can't go down that street because there might be too much traffic or a biting dog".  "I" was trying to run in my own strength and limited physical ability.  Earlier this year, God put it on my heart to surrender control of my running to Him and let Him guide my footsteps.  It has been an unbelievable journey!  He immediately started taking me distances that I know I could not have finished on my own, down streets I had never considered, and blessed me with time, energy and weight loss.  He reminded me that blessings follow obedience.  I knew He was preparing me for something that would require strong faith and endurance.  Over a series of small steps He led me to start praying for every household and person who He put in my running path.  He then started showing me the enormous possibilities if many people who are able to walk or run would be willing to impact their own neighborhoods and communities by moving through the streets and praying for all who cross their paths.  The potential for blessing both those who are prayed for and those who choose to Move, Pray & Obey is unlimited.