Some people have e-mailed me suggesting some topics that would be helpful and relevant to Christian runners. One of the comments I received asked for some advice on how to incorporate God into our runs. As I began to think about this, I thought back to a FCA Distance camp that I have attended the past few summers. The whole idea of the camp IS how to incorporate God into both our runs, and our everyday lives. Many of the things that I will suggest come straight from that camp. If your interested in this summer camp it is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Distance Camp in Scottsbluff, NE. It was a great place to meet like-minded and talented runners from all around Nebraska and the Midwest.
Now, back to running. Some of these are specific examples that I learned and use, but don't limit these. Allow your own surroundings to remind you of both Christ and God the Father. When I'm out on a country road, I sometimes look at the telephone poles that remind me of the Cross. I remember that Christ gave everything He had for me and that I need to give Him back everything on my runs and in my life. Another tool I use is my physical pain. When I'm on a run, and I get a side-stich and I begin to feel like I can't go any farther, I remember every detail that the Bible tells us about Christ's crucifixion, and what I learned in a Sunday School class about how crucifixion physically works. I realize that the pain I'm going through on the last part of my run is nothing compared to what Christ we though on the cross for me. Then finally, I recite some verses that help to encourage me during my runs. A few of my favorite verses are Hebrews 12:1, Acts 20:24, and Matthew 22:37.
"In everything you do, do it all for the Glory of God." Try to apply this verse to your running, and you will never go wrong. Christ gave us the gift of legs, lungs, and a heart to run with. The best way to honor Him is to use our body to its fullest potential!
GOD BLESS AND HAPPY RUNNING!!!
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