WHILE OUT RUNNING THIS PAST WEEK, I realized that I had started this process of regular running once again. How many times have I started again? I have seriously lost count; there have been so many re-starts. But once again, here I am plodding along the roadside and traips-ing down the trails with the goal of getting myself ready to run a half-marathon this coming September.
How many times have you started over again? The plan was to lose weight or to stop smoking or to keep the shed clean and organized. Or maybe, it’s starting over with God. You’re going to read your Bible, take regular time to converse with God, or share your faith with others on a more regular basis. Whatever it is you were going to start over again for the umpteenth time- good for you!
Here’s some great news. Starting again is a good thing. For me it’s better than just sitting on the couch watching the Food Channel. At least I am getting out there one more time! And starting over with God is also a good thing; it is what God desires for you.
God was so excited when you started with Him the first time, and even though you may have wandered away, or stopped your forward progress, God is excited when His children start again. Starting again is better than not!
So, lace up those shoes for the journey, and if need be, start again, and again! It sure beats sitting still!