"What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes." Mark 9:23
While I enjoy traveling to long-distance running events and meeting new people, I really take delight in running in our local races. These runs can feel like happy reunions with the same people participating time and again. Even so, to say that I was pleasantly surprised to see a new face in the crowd Saturday would be an understatement. Miss B (as the kids call her), our school's music teacher, was there to walk her very first 5k. After making the decision to make a life change many months ago, this amazing lady began an exercise regimen, changed her eating habits and lost more than 80 pounds. When I told her how inspiring it was to have witnessed her transformation, she said, "Thanks. It's all about moving... walking, jogging, dancing. It's become fun for me. If I can do it, anyone can!"
And you know what? She's right. Anyone can do it... if they believe. Did you know that the Bible also tells us about the power of believing? When the father of a demon-possessed boy brought his son to Jesus to be healed, he said, "But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." And Jesus' response? "What do you mean, 'If I can'? Anything is possible if a person believes." And while Jesus did not mean that we can have everything we want if we just think positively, he made it clear that, by faith, nothing is too difficult for God.
So whatever your goal may be, whether it's eating healthier, losing weight, running a 5k or even a marathon, remember that nothing is impossible with God. We simply need to ask and believe. After all, the things that are impossible in our strength are always possible in His.
Heavenly Father, thank you for being the God of the impossible. Where we fail, you prevail. Help us to remember that, by your strength, there's no goal that brings you glory that we cannot accomplish. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Impossible - Building 429
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| And here she goes! Her first bib and her first race. Upon finishing, she posted this, "5K finished...loved the walking.... didn't like the end when everyone watches you come in...it's nice...but I'd rather just finish quietly. My big accomplishment...surviving every huge Crocker hill...because I think they were all on the route! Bucket list item checked off! |
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