"Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. I am the LORD your God." Leviticus 26:1
In an article titled, "The Pros Aren’t Always Perfect: Lessons Learned From Elite Runners", world-class runners admitted that when it comes to training they too make mistakes. And the most common regret, or mistakes, elites own up to? In their words, "taking the sport too seriously and getting sucked into the hunt for podium spots and prize money." Tyler McCandless, a 2:15:26 marathoner, who reported that he has worked hard over the past years to maintain a better balance in his life said. “for me, I found it’s important to have something other than running."
Well not only is it important to have something other than running to maintain balance in a person's life, it is essential to keep running or any other sport, hobby or job in it's proper place. You see the Bible clearly warns us to "not make idols" for ourselves (which these things might become) because, while idols may come in the form of "an image or a sacred stone", they most likely will come in the form of money, success, reputation or fame. What a great reminder that any person, object or activity that becomes more important than God should be something we avoid or alter.
Heavenly Father, thank you for being worthy of all our honor and commitment. Please reveal to us any part of our lives that would serve to be an idol and snare to us that we might turn from it and turn back to you with all our hearts, souls and minds. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
The Cause of Christ - Kari Jobe
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