“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.” Hebrews 1:10-12
When it comes to ultra-running, Gene Thibeault wisely said, "If you start to feel good during an ultra, don't worry you will get over it." For those of you unfamiliar with an ultra-marathon, it is a race that exceeds the marathon distance of 26.2 miles. So, as you can imagine, things can certainly change throughout the course of completing one. At Saturday's Angry Bull 50k this was so true. While we were blessed with cool morning temps and cloud cover, the afternoon sun soon came out causing the temperatures to spike. Just like the changing weather, when covering distances this far, a runner will experience change. There will be easy miles, uncomfortable miles and some downright hard miles leaving the runner never knowing for sure which to expect and when. I'm fully convinced now more than ever that the only thing certain in distance running is that there is nothing certain.
But praise God there is one thing I know to be unquestionable, irrefutable and indisputable. God never changes... never. The Bible tells us that God laid the foundations of the earth and created the heavens with his own hands. They will perish but he will never will. The world, and everything in it, will change but he will not, remaining the same for all eternity. And while we may not know what the next mile, the next day or even the next moment will hold, we can find comfort in knowing that God will be there through it all-he has promised to never leave us nor forsake us, to never abandon us or disclaim us.
Isn't it great to know that God's love for you and me will never change? In our easy times, our uncomfortable trials, and our downright hard moments, he is there and always will be. In fact, he is our only certain thing in an uncertain world.
Heavenly Father, thank you being a God who never changes, who never stops loving us or leaves us when we have strayed or our actions have warranted it. Thank you for being the rock we can cling to and the refuge where our souls can find rest no matter what changes around us. You are so worthy to be praised. May we sing of your everlasting and unchanging glory today and every day! It's in your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Everlasting God - New Life Worship
*This was a fabulous race offering 6 different distances and a belt buckle to every ultra finisher. They went through 1,000 pounds of ice and 500 gallons of fluids to get the runners to the finish line amidst the heat and humidity. Was most definitely a blessed day spent on the Ruby Jack Trail in Carthage, MO. Already looking forward to next year.
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| This is what it's all about... sharing the hope with the world that. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." |
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| Life and running is just better with friends. |
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| As the sun came out, my friend and I were grateful to have cooling towels. Just another blessing. |
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| Another TEAM 413 member braving the heat. |
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