There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
This got me thinking about my running. I have been struggling with hip pain for around 6 weeks. Since then I have completed 5k a number of times, but not been able to improve, due to my hip being in pain and the fear of making matters worst. I have booked myself in to see a sports physio and I know that he can show me what I'm doing wrong physically, but more importantly in this Bible verse, God has shown me what I'm doing wrong spiritually. I'm afraid to push myself in case I hurt myself.
What is that about? Why has this happened?
Over the past week or so, without going into detail, I have had the worst of times. I have felt completely alone and at times invisible. The problem with this train of thought is that I am not invisible...God is with me and God sees me. Likewise with my training I have realised that I have been fearful, but God says don't fear...know me! In the film Avatar, they greet one another by saying, 'I see you!' This is what God says to me this morning, and this is exactly what God is saying to you this morning. There is nothing to fear as God is love and he loves me and he loves you so love trumps fear.
God is not going to allow me to come this far with my training to allow me to fail at the final hurdle. There is a short time before the GNR and I am going to enjoy my training and embrace what God has called me to do. Whether I run, walk or a combination of both, I will do this because I have nothing to fear because if God is for me then who can be against me!
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