mission

I really like to think of life as a race.  We're all running our own race and it changes every day. ...And on that race of mine, if I'm being honest, I second guess God's plan/path all of the time.  But I always come back to knowing he has a purpose for my life and I do my best to listen to and follow the path He is preparing for me. 

God is calling us to live without being scared of what's around the corner.  "Fight the sin that entangles" and run.  Run toward good, and run toward Him, and run toward joy.

Sometimes I get my feelings hurt.

It will always feel easy to "sit down on the side of the road and quit", but that's not what races are all about.

Sometimes I get selfish.

It will always seem good to "laugh at the people sitting on the curb", but that's not what races are all about.

Sometimes I get tired.

It will always "be really difficult", but running a race isn't easy.

One thing I know for sure (because God promised), is that we're all here for a reason.  I also know that every single little tiny detail of us is a thread that He gave us.  If we give Him control of our direction and intentions, he can tie that together to complete this beautiful woven piece of art that is our LIFE.

No I'm not always a good runner.  (And disclaimer: in real life, I kind of really hate running!!!)

BUT Let's keep running this life race together, y'all!! There is a path set before us.
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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.  Who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

-Hebrews 12:1-2

(*Shoutout to Jennie Allen for her book "Restless" and this awesome analogy that I try to live by*)