Today is the day the Lord has made...
Sorry I haven't written in some time. Things around the office and the homestead always seem to take all of my time. I love the saying "If you aren't busy, you're broke" but some times you just have to spend some time and reflect on what we have and how truly blessed we are.
Last week, as some of you know, we received some disappointing news at the church in which we attend. We found out that 2 very well liked pastors were being let go. Although a lot of us knew that something like this probably would happen, we didn't think it would be this soon. I have been reading some of the messages that one of the pastors has been sending via Facebook and it sounds like he is somewhat at peace with the decision, but it makes you realize that everyone is affected by our current economic situation and we can make it through.
I am not going to spend a lot of time talking about politics, the economy or anything like that, but it really is a reminder that we should all be thankful that we have what we have. I am not talking about TV's, fancy clothes, a cool car. We should be thankful for Love, friendship, a roof over our heads, food, a job and God. There are so many around the world that have far less than you and I could ever imagine as we sit on the internet, drinking our coffee, inside away from the cold (or heat. Check local listings) reading a blog by a random person about their thoughts on the day.
I implore you today. Take some time and "smell the roses." Look around you and realize that this was all created by God and that we need to thank Him for everything from the smallest atom to the biggest mountains. We need to thank Him for our family, friends, for food, our abilities and most importantly for His LOVE.
Most of us, myself included, are going to spend some money over the next couple of days buying our sweetheart something nice for Valentine's Day. There are some people that this is how they show their love. I am guilty of buying Mrs. Messenjah just to show her how much I love her, but just think that God loved you so much that He sent a man to this world to die. And anyone that has ever been in a delivery room for birth knows that Jesus was not sent here in a pretty package with a nice bow :) That is true love. Don't just spend the money to tell your loved one how much you love them, show them. In addition to that nice gift spend some time and talk. Go for a walk. Make them realize how much you appreciate them. It won't be as impressive as the endless Love that God has for us, but showing them will be more impressive than a goofy card.
On the running front, things are going well. We have had a minor setback with one of our pastors leaving, as he was the main contact for our international outreach, but we will make it through. The weather has been great. Some days in the last week even reaching 60 degrees. 60 in February is crazy. We have had such weird weather (-40 to +60 in a month) but my training has been staying pretty consistent. I am still planning on running the Dam-to-Dam (one of the best races I have run) and am going to dip my toe into the arena of Ultra Running (anything over a standard 26.2 mile marathon) along with our run across the state. We are still looking for a creative name so if you have anything, let me know.
Anyway, gotta go. Duty calls.
Stay Stron, Run Long
Tha Messenjah
Last week, as some of you know, we received some disappointing news at the church in which we attend. We found out that 2 very well liked pastors were being let go. Although a lot of us knew that something like this probably would happen, we didn't think it would be this soon. I have been reading some of the messages that one of the pastors has been sending via Facebook and it sounds like he is somewhat at peace with the decision, but it makes you realize that everyone is affected by our current economic situation and we can make it through.
I am not going to spend a lot of time talking about politics, the economy or anything like that, but it really is a reminder that we should all be thankful that we have what we have. I am not talking about TV's, fancy clothes, a cool car. We should be thankful for Love, friendship, a roof over our heads, food, a job and God. There are so many around the world that have far less than you and I could ever imagine as we sit on the internet, drinking our coffee, inside away from the cold (or heat. Check local listings) reading a blog by a random person about their thoughts on the day.
I implore you today. Take some time and "smell the roses." Look around you and realize that this was all created by God and that we need to thank Him for everything from the smallest atom to the biggest mountains. We need to thank Him for our family, friends, for food, our abilities and most importantly for His LOVE.
"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever."- Psalm 30:11-12
Most of us, myself included, are going to spend some money over the next couple of days buying our sweetheart something nice for Valentine's Day. There are some people that this is how they show their love. I am guilty of buying Mrs. Messenjah just to show her how much I love her, but just think that God loved you so much that He sent a man to this world to die. And anyone that has ever been in a delivery room for birth knows that Jesus was not sent here in a pretty package with a nice bow :) That is true love. Don't just spend the money to tell your loved one how much you love them, show them. In addition to that nice gift spend some time and talk. Go for a walk. Make them realize how much you appreciate them. It won't be as impressive as the endless Love that God has for us, but showing them will be more impressive than a goofy card.
On the running front, things are going well. We have had a minor setback with one of our pastors leaving, as he was the main contact for our international outreach, but we will make it through. The weather has been great. Some days in the last week even reaching 60 degrees. 60 in February is crazy. We have had such weird weather (-40 to +60 in a month) but my training has been staying pretty consistent. I am still planning on running the Dam-to-Dam (one of the best races I have run) and am going to dip my toe into the arena of Ultra Running (anything over a standard 26.2 mile marathon) along with our run across the state. We are still looking for a creative name so if you have anything, let me know.
Anyway, gotta go. Duty calls.
Stay Stron, Run Long
Tha Messenjah
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