Two are better than one

Two are better than one

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."  Ecclasiastes 4:9-10

www.team413.org

At 8:00 am yesterday morning, we kicked off the 2014 TEAM 413 GRACERUNNER Journey.  The goal is to run 413 miles in 72 hours between 16 runners.  

Ok, so you might be wondering... why?  Why do people participate in sports at all for that matter?  Part of it I'm sure is because they enjoy competing against others and the pursuit of a shared dream.   There's just something about working together toward a common goal-whether it be a team trophy or winning a state championship that shows a person what kind of inner strength they have and forms bonds.  And, as a christian athlete, pushing yourself beyond human limits, shows what kind of strength He has.  

To  accomplish great things, we all need teammates and friends to pick us up.  Nobody climbs Mount Everest alone.  Even Jesus had his friends (12 disciples) along with Him as He pursued the goal of giving salvation to all of us by dying on the cross.  And along His journey to the cross, He loved, helped and spurred others on to share their blessings to glorify Him! Matthew 5:14-16 says, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Through this journey, we hope to let the light of Christ shine for all to see-glorifying Him with every step and every mile until we cross that finish line.  In doing so,we pray that others will choose to serve Him with whatever gifts and abilities they have been given.  There are hundreds of runners joining us this weekend glorifying Christ by running or walking the distance they feel called to cover.  May He be glorified by the actions of TEAM 413 all around the country.  

Runners from Mo, NC and Alabama are just a few of the hundreds joining us 

Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to serve you by the gifts and abilities you have blessed us with.  Be with us this weekend.  Keep us safe and injury free.  Help us to reach others through our pursuit of reaching a goal that can only be achieved through Your strength.  In your precious name we pray Jesus, Amen.  

Happy Running!!!

Do Something-Matthew West