"Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me." Psalm 103:1,2 NLT
When April 16 dawned cold, windy and wet over Massachusetts, you can be sure that many of the runners lining up for the 2018 Boston Marathon were upset about the weather. But Mark Cucuzzella, 51, wasn’t one of them. And even though his streak of running all of his 100 plus marathons over the course of 30 consecutive years in three hours or less threatened to be broken, he said he wasn’t in a bad mood at all. In fact, he was reminding himself how lucky he was to be running at all. And when the streak did end that day after he crossed the finish line in 3:04:31, his slowest marathon ever, Mark said that he wouldn't change a thing.
Isn't it funny how some people, like Mark, can be thankful in any situation by simply choosing to recall the good things in their life rather than dwell on the bad? But shouldn't this be the attitude of all Christians? After all, God has done so many good things for us, things so great that David couldn't help but proclaim, "Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me." He chose to remember that God forgives all our sins, heals all our diseases, crowns us with love and compassion, satisfies our desires with good things, and extends unfailing love to all those who fear him. And that's just part of the list!
So in the words of MercyMe, when you're standing in the rain again, you might as well be dancing. Why? 'Cause there ain't no storm that can change how this ends. So next time when you feel blue, don't let that smile leave you. Why? 'Cause you have every reason just to sing.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that we have all we need in You. Your forgiveness, grace and mercy are all gifts that we didn't deserve, and yet you have chosen to give them to us anyway. May we, like David, praise You with our whole heart today as we recall the many good things You do. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Grace got you - MercyMe
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