I have felt led to start this blog for two reasons; my passion for running and because I want to bring glory to God through my athletics - I want to worship Him through my body while running.
Over the past week I have struggled with an Achilles Tendon injury that has prevented me from running for the last seven days. I know that when I begin to focus on myself and on my own athletic achievements for selfish gain God brings me back to Him one way or another, usually through injury. I know that this is Him saying, 'Hey now Aaron, remember what you promised to Me and committed to Me a few years ago...' The commitment was simply this - that I would give Him all the honor, glory, and praise for any running achievement I may accomplish and that I would run for Him.
When I run wholeheartedly for Him I am free; I am free from the pressure to perform. I am free to recklessly run - I am recklessly running.
"May the God who gives ENDURANCE and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 15: 5-6
