"Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits--" Psalm 103:2 NIV
In a recent article published by Men's Health Magazine, Mark Cucuzzella, M.D., professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine and author of Run for Your Life said there were both immediate and long term benefits to be gained from running. And the six primary benefits, or advantages, he listed were a sharper brain, a stronger cardiovascular system, a lower risk of diabetes, fewer jacked-up joints, a decreased chance of developing-or dying-of cancer, and a slowdown of the aging process. Wow. Those are pretty good reasons to become a runner, don't you think?
And you know, when it comes to benefits, or good things gained, King David beseeched us to never forget to praise the Lord for the many benefits He bestows upon us when we choose to follow and draw close to Him - benefits such as the forgiveness of sins, redemption from death, being crowned with love and compassion, satisfied desires, righteousness and justice, restored strength and the Father’s compassion and grace. You and I received all of these benefits without deserving any of them my friend. And yet how often do we remember to thank Him?
In all reality, the benefits of being a child of the King are so great, I'm not sure you and I could ever thank Him enough... nor praise Him enough. But we should most definitely try!
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that becoming a Christian comes with so many benefits. And while it's easy to take these benefits for granted, help us to never do so. Please prompt us daily to bring to mind all the good things You have given us that we would be unable to keep from singing your praises. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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