Are you a streaker?

"Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son." 2 John 1:9

The official definition of a running streak, as adopted by the Streak Runners International, Inc., and United States Running Streak Association, Inc., is to run at least one mile (1.61 kilometers) within each calendar day. Running may occur on either the roads, a track, over hill and dale, or on a treadmill. Ron Hill, 76, from England, just celebrated 50 years of "streaking". He even managed to run after breaking his sternum in a car accident and after bunion surgery (on crutches for a week) the same year. He said, "Once you get into the habit of it, you just do it. Just get wrapped up and get out the door. It's [my] advice to everybody—just start running and within five minutes you're in your stride and probably enjoying it."

Colossians 1:23 warns us, "Don't drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News." What better way of not drifting away and continuing "in the teaching" than by being a streaker? The kind of streaker, though, that vows to spend time with God everyday? What if, no matter the circumstance, we pursued Him with the same determination Ron Hill pursued running? It's reported that, during his streak, he ran an estimated 134,531.5 miles. I can assure you this required the utmost discipline, planning and determination... putting his goal before things he viewed as less important. His advice to get into the habit and just do it, is a great idea.

Forming a habit is as simple as repeating the same action over and over - just do it. No matter the circumstance, road block or obstacle, set aside time every day to spend with the Lord. Read your bible, listen to a podcast sermon or spend your morning run in praise and worship. Vow to let nothing get in the way of your "streaking" and see if it doesn't change your life. What you view as most important will determine your success. Does He come first?

Heavenly Father, thank you for the many blessings you have given us. I pray that we would spend time with you every day praising you for them and praying for our loved ones. If we would do this, we could change our lives and the lives of those around us. Prayer is so powerful. May we yearn to be with you each and every day in prayer, fellowship and praise. It's in your precious name we pray this, Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

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