Two are better than one

"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed." Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT

In preparation for the upcoming 7th Annual Frog Hill Half Marathon that I am blessed to be the Race Director of, a group of friends and I decided to check out the course as we do every year. Now before I go any further, let me tell you that this 13.1 mile race is hard; a truth we don't even try and sugarcoat. In fact, it's so difficult that we like to tell our runners that completing the Frog Hill Half will give them extreme bragging rights. So when one of the girls, Randi, in our group said she would be coming along Saturday morning but would be pushing a double stroller, I knew it was going to be tough. But guess what? Just as I knew would happen, Randi didn't have to rely on her own strength. Throughout the course of the run her friends helped her push, which ultimately led to the success of the whole group. 

And you know, when it comes to completing any task or goal, our chances are exponentially increased when we have the help of a friend or two. It’s just a fact. Solomon, the wisest man to have ever lived, clearly understood that when he wrote. “two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” We are just better in pairs and as part of a group of like-minded individuals because we help one another carry the load and press on to the finish line. 

So remember my friend.. you and I weren’t meant to do this life solo. And we were certainly not meant to run the Christian race alone. God gave us companions to come alongside to help us and gives us the opportunity in turn to help them. Being part of a team is truly a win-win for us all. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for designing us to be part of a body that works together. Help us to understand the importance of developing godly relationships to keep us motivated and equipped to complete the calling You have placed on our lives. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

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