Reflections of a Running Fool
Reflections on 1st John
vs 3: “and this is how we may know that we know him if we keep His commandments.”
Pretty straightforward objective test of how we can say we know Christ. To know His commandments we have to read them and then do them. I know in my life I often try to rationalize away the clearness of what Christ calls for, because quite frankly I don’t like His requirements on certain things.I’m reminded of Mark Twain who said, “it isn’t the parts of the Bible I don’t understand that bother me it is the parts I do.” I agree.
Running Reflection
Seems loike every time I attend group worship one thought keeps hitting me.I don’t know why it happens more in that setting then others but it does. The thought is this,at some point in life I have to Run Across America and my time is wasting away. I’ll keep praying about this and why is is such a strong desire of my heart.
Today’s Run
A very easy 25 min. jog today with the men I’m coaching at the Salvation Army. Very warm and muggy.A few men were out today doing a skit at a local church.I gave one of the guys a ride across town after coaching.We had a good talk. He opened my heart to the fact that is is broken people who care about others, not those who have it all together. He ministered to my soul.