Run for God - Live the difference, people are watching

Run for God
I am so excited about this group!  I promise to get a group photo up soon!!  Mitzi started off by telling the story of why she started running.  I love to hear why people begin this journey because it is different for every single person!  No story is alike.  It mimics very much our Christian walk.  The way that Christ calls us, the life we were in before we were saved, our journey with Christ since we have been saved all vary and show God's mighty ability to care for each of us individually!  Our God is so much bigger than my small brain can begin to comprehend! 

If you would like to join in on the Scriptures we studied, see below:
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
* Prior to this verse it describes that Paul would do whatever it takes to reach people for Christ. 
Many times people view this as there is only one winner.  However, the race we are running for Christ is not comparable to anyone else.  This race is with yourself.  It competes against what God knows you can be and what limits we place on our self.  Run with a purpose, run with focus, run and do not allow your doubt and lack of faith to disqualify you from the race!

2 Timothy 4:1-8
*key is verse 7
However, to say we have fought the good fight, we have finished the race, we must know what the fight is!
We are fighting for the crown that Christ will give us at the end of our journey. We are fighting against Satan who will come in and try to discourage us and those around us.  We must be prepared, we must preach the gosepel, we must be willing to love the Lord enough to help stand by those struggling in their walk and guide them and encourage them.  We must be willing to give up our self in order to glorify the Father...then we have kept our eye on the "finish line" called heaven.  Then we will have fought the fight and run the race with purpose.  Not allowing Satan's Distractions to side track us from the task at hand!

Hebrews 12:1-3
* Who for the joy set before him endured the cross
This part of the verse jumped out at me this week.  How Jesus Christ could have joy knowing the cross was before Him amazes me!  It is also a challenge.  We might all face difficult times but we are not facing the death in which Christ endured.  Therefore, i must realize that although I might be in the middle of a struggle, tired and weary, i must realize that Christ found joy in his circumstances.  We must also do the same!  We must fix our eyes on Jesus Christ - he is the finish line.  Keep the focus and the rest become simple sideline activities that we can run past and choose to engage in or not.  But do not stop, for if you do, you will miss the finish line and the medal that awaits you!

This was a great study as this week I am tired and weary.  I had to readjust and make certain where my focus was.  I am not sure it was where it should have been! As we begin to live the difference, realize that even when you might not see it, people are watching.  God will allow people to join in and encourage you along the way!  Take those nuggets and keep moving forward!  It is like the gatorade or water your receive on the race!  It is just enough to keep you going!!  Go, Run, Finish!!!!

At the end, we had the owner of Shaw's Shoe Store come in and speak to the group about proper shoes and socks for their activity level!  He was AWESOME!!!  It was so useful and informative!!! 

Overall, the night was fantastic and I look forward to next week!

Up next on the blog, Amelia Island Zooma Run!!!!  I cannot wait!! We leave this afternoon and i just know it is going to be amazing!!!!  Can't wait to report!