Well, today was my 2nd day to go walking with Rick. We go to a local park and it's really beautiful at 7 in the morning.
We started off up the hill to the trail. At the entrance of the walking path, Rick decided he wanted the camera from the car, and told me to go ahead.
So, I took off up the hill. It has three levels that kick my butt at first (only because I'm so out of shape!), so I got to the top and there was the sun just peeking up over the tree tops , and the tall grassy weeds were glistening with dew.. and then I saw the most amazing sight! 5 bucks leaping through that beautiful scenery! WHERE's RICK?????? Don't you know it, just when you need the camera.. lol.
Rick was sad he missed it, but went off trail in hopes to find something to shoot (with the camera).
I went on with my walk, and sang to the Lord, and then got a nudge to run... so off I went.. (probably more like galloping) it felt great.... the breeze on my face.. and 1000 feet later ... I walked.. I know, I know.. not a far run, but for me, it was great! I did this off and on through out my walk.
Suddenly while running down the last downhill slope I felt a pinch in my hip.
OK OK.. time to walk.
I felt GREAT when I got home! Now that I've been at my computer for a few hours editing photos, I got up, only to discover that I now walk with a limp.
Hmmm maybe it was the devil who nudged me to run.. nahhh...
He would never tell me to do something that was good for me, even it might cause some pain.
Sometimes we tell ourselves to do things that are good for us that might cause ourselves pain like jogging, and
sometimes God will tell us to do things that are good for us that might caue us pain. (at first)
Like:
It hurts our pride to forgive when we feel the person doesn't deserve it.
It hurts to give money you worked so hard for, and may not have it to give.
It hurts to love some people when you feel like banning them from your life.
It hurts to give up something you are addicted to.
It hurts to be understanding when you really want to tell them to quit being a baby.
It hurts to do something nice for someone you don't like too much.
There are many others... but my point is.. yes, it may hurt, but after you
keep practicing it doesn't hurt anymore, it becomes habit, and it's going to
benifit you each time you do it.
Before long, you will be looking for the chance to do things , or feel things you once
thought you would never do , or feel.
So I encourage you today to take that extra step, go the distance, and let God take
you to a new level. Take that thing He's been trying to get you to do, or not do, and
go for it! He wants to take you to a new level!
