The hardest thing about running is… getting my shoes on. I really like the IDEA of running! But it is so hard (for me) to just put my shoes on. Mentally before I even start running I talk myself out of it… you are going to be sore… just stay home and eat… you are slow… you will want to vomit… you're old… stop trying to act young… and the list goes on and on.  Even once I start running it's tough but at least I am moving in the right direction.

 Last time I ran (Tuesday…yes, I am still sore) I realized why I really like to run! It is an amazing reminder that I am not that great and that I am not as strong mentally and physically as I think I am… ultimately running reminds me of my great need for Jesus!

So many times in life we are living totally in control of everything… we have it all under control… we control the decisions that are made… we decide the direction we are going… we make the call…

But in this super safe, comfortable, controlled life that we have made where is God? How does God play a role in our life?

Take a minute this week and remind yourself of what Colossians 1:15-20 says… but for now verse 17- "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."  God is in it all and always will be so let's do a better job of checking in with Him…the One who holds it ALL together!

A couple questions for you to consider…

When was the last time you waited to hear from God to make a decision?

When was the last time you Googled the Bible for an answer?