Thursday, June 30, 2016

How's your lean?

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm." Psalm 20:7,8


In an article published Wednesday, the age old question was posed whether a forward lean is actually beneficial to running form-specifically whether it contributed to speed. The two new studies concluded that a very slight (and I mean slight) lean of three to four degrees-one that's probably not even noticeable when you run was indeed beneficial to improving running economy. However the study stressed that leaning too far significantly reduced any benefit, actually causing a six to four percent decrease of energy utilization. The study concluded: “Despite claims that running with a large forward lean will improve running economy, this study suggests that running with an upright posture or more moderate forward lean may be more energetically optimal.”

To lean or not to lean? Isn't that the question then? While in running, that's open for debate-in our relationship with the Lord, it's not. David knew that when he wrote, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God." You see, when a person completely leans on some thing, they expect that thing to hold them up right? Too often though you and I can put our trust in, or "lean" on people, stuff or actions-things that fail. But God is greater than any of these things. He is never changing, ever faithful and ever powerful. He is the one and only source of our strength and support and the only One we can lean on with 100 percent confidence knowing we will not be moved, shaken or defeated when we do so. In fact, when we lean on Him, we can "rise up and stand firm" in the battle.

In the words of Rick Warren, "Some of you are leaning on other people. They may be Christians, they may be godly people, but they will let you down because they’re human, because nobody's perfect. There is no guarantee that the person you lean on the most — husband, wife, parent — will even be around for any length of time. You need someone who cannot be taken away from you. You need to learn to lean on the Lord." So, who or what are you leaning on today?

Heavenly Father, thank you for being such an Awesome God! It is so reassuring to know, that in the midst of trouble or sadness, we can lean on you to help us, guide us and to love us. Help us to lean on you completely every moment of every day that we would not be shaken, moved or led astray for it's only by trusting in you completely that we will find success in our lives, our families and our faith. It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

I will not be moved - Natalie Grant
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