Invincible ~ Skillet
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 ~ Hebrews 12:1 NIV
In recent months, my brother has been sharing his workouts
on Facebook. On one hand, you might be annoyed by someone who posts every time they workout, while you do it
without the glory. But on the other hand, you might find some inspiration. When
you look closely at his pictures, you see that he’s surrounded by others who are just as sweaty--be it basketball or
spin class.
A few years ago, when I started running, Brad went with
me, but he couldn't continue, and I had to decide if I was going to do it on my
own. What I discovered was that I wasn’t
alone. Hebrews 12 says, "We are SURROUNDED by a great cloud of
witnesses." The witnesses are those who have gone before us, who've walked
where we're walking, and who are cheering us on, from the very first trial all
the way through to triumph!
During my runs, there were many times I didn't think I
could make one more step, certainly not another block. But it was in those
times Holy Spirit said, "Yes, you can! Don't quit! Don't quit! Don't
quit!" Each time I pushed through, I was so proud of myself for not
quitting, because each time I went further than I thought I could.
Today, I am not prepping for a run. Two months of
migraines and vertigo really takes a toll. But even in the simplistic work out,
even with a pinched nerve in my neck, I don't want to quit. I refuse to back down. And this is
what we've been training for, a won't-back-down
attitude.
Since moving to Wisconsin 16 months ago, we've faced more
disappointment, heartache, and trials than I care to recount. But God has also surrounded us. Every day, I am
truly amazed and in awe of all God has done for us, brought us through, blessed
us with, and the "won't-quit-won't-back-down" attitude He's built up
within us.
I think it was John Bevere who said this season is the
training ground for the next. Whatever hardship you may be walking through,
today, remember, you're not alone. Listen as Holy Spirit encourages you,
especially on the hard days, "Yes you can! Now, don't quit!"
©Heather Potts 2018
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