On this race I have learned so many things. I have learned how a child’s laugh, loud and filled with child-like glee, can make my spirit lift and begin to soar. I’ve learned how a simple prayer could move a mountain. I’ve learned that the best food doesn’t come from a good restaurant, it comes from sitting down laughing with friends who are on the same journey as you are. I’ve learned that tears are healing and crying doesnt make you weak, it makes you strong. It’s ok I’ve learned, that falling into the arms of a friend when your feeling sad or alone, it isn’t annoying it’s comforting because you never know if they need the same thing. But even important I’ve learned that if I need something, God will always be right there lifting me, strengthening me, encouraging me. He will ALWAYS BE THERE!
No one ever told me the race was going to be easy. I’ve been told it’s worth it, it worth the sweat, the tears, the exhaustion, because God deserves that and more. He is the holy creator, the artist that created you and I. He made US into his PERFECT image. Let me say that again he made US in his PERFECT image. God doesn’t make mistakes. He is perfection incarnate! He allowed his one and only son to die for us, for the people who so ravaged by sin killed his son! Crucified him on the cross, not because he deserved it but because he loves us so much that he allowed his own son to bear the weight of our sins.
A few weekends ago I ended up getting hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street on my bicycle. I misjudged the speed of the motorcycle and went to cross the street only to realize too late that it was coming at me MUCH faster than I anticipated. I tried backpedaling out of the way but I came to the conclusion that there was nothing I could do. So instead I took a deep breath and braced for impact. The motorcycle impact onto my bike flung me from my seat onto the street. I curled my body as much as I was able and absorbed as much of the fall as I could. I was fine a few scrapes and bruises as were the people who hit me. They ended up skidding across the ground. The reason why I tell you this story is to tell you one of the most important things I’ve learned about God. He’s like a motorcycle barreling towards you and you’ve got to brace for impact. Because his impact will change your life forever whether you realize it or not. You can try to backpedal, you can try and avoid it, but in the long run you are going to succumb to him. And he will take you on the ride of your life. So it’s your choice really, you can backpedal or you can brace for impact.
He will use you in the best of ways and protect you when you think the odds are out of ypur favor such as the motorcycle accident. I’m going to be honest, that hit was horrible, I should’ve been hurt way way worse but I wasn’t because God had his hands on me the whole time. He may ask you to brace for impact but he will take care of you.
