"Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go." 1 Kings 2:3 CEV
Ahhh... the day after a marathon. It is certainly a day to relax and bask in the glow of an accomplishment, wouldn't you say? Yesterday, the Tuesday following Marathon Monday, aka the Boston Marathon, certainly seemed to be that type of day then. As my son and I walked (well he walked and I limped) the streets of downtown Boston, runners everywhere were wearing their coveted 2016 Boston Marathon jackets, shirts or medals. In this town and on that day, having finished the 26.2 mile race was certainly seen as a huge sign of success. But like everything else you and I may accomplish in this life, our successes will be short-lived and quickly forgotten. Wouldn't it be great if they would last for a lifetime though?
How about you? How do you define success? By what you can accomplish? In a Michael English song are these words, "Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hand but those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand."
Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word that reminds us that true success is found only in living a life doing what you command and following your teachings. We thank you for the things you allow us to accomplish by your strength as we remember that those successes are given only by your grace as a way to bring you glory. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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