Commit your Work to the Lord

"Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3 ESV

In an email I received yesterday from Runner’s World+, Coach Jess addressed strength training and the importance of incorporating it into your routine saying, "As a runner, you don’t need to be a bodybuilder. You only need to strength train to become a stronger and more resilient runner. It’s that simple." She then went on to say, "The goal when it comes to strength training for a runner should be… (drum roll)... three times a week for at least 20 minutes per session. Can you commit to that? Let’s try it. Remember, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with bodyweight movements, add in resistance bands, and then work up to dumbbells and weight. The word is getting out that muscle deteriorates with age and building strength in the gym is critical for overall wellness and vitality. So start with three times a week for 20 minutes. Track your progress and improvements, and pay attention to how you feel." 

And you know, when it comes to committing to something to ensure success, the Bible tells us to commit our work to the Lord, and our plans will be established. This means devoting ourselves to doing only those things that please God and bring Him glory. It means rolling up our sleeves to begin the work we are compelled to do while attributing the effort done in order to achieve the purpose or result solely to Him. It means moving forward to complete a task, trusting God as if everything depended on Him, while working as if everything depended on us.

So commit your work to God today my friend. Seek and follow Him with your whole heart so that you will know His will and have complete confidence that when your work aligns with it, success will follow.

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we must rely on You for all of our needs and give You all the glory when those needs are met. Cause us to seek Your will for our lives and to be ready to step out and start the work when our hearts are compelled by You to take action. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!