It was Hot! The heat index was 100 plus degrees. The humidity was thick, really thick. I wanted to tell the girls I wouldn't be able to make it. I thought of a million excuses of why I couldn't run. But when it came down to it they were all just excuses and I knew if I ran I would have no regrets after. I knew if I didn't run I would have a million regrets the rest of the night...
We started later than usual and we all talked about how it was too hot and we didn't really feel like running. We laced up our shoes, suppressed those negative thoughts and we hit the pavement. A few minutes into the run and I was feeling like a million bucks. Yes, I was hot but the stress of my day was escaping my mind with each step that I took. I ran past cute little kids on their bicycles and happy families that were playing in their yards. My side started hurting but I ignored it and continued pushing through.
I had 3/4 of mile left when I started wanting to walk. I fought the urge and continued on. Then my side was really hurting I was in pain! I slowed to a jog and with about a half mile left I started to walk. I really hadn't been walking long at all when I heard a voice behind me. It was one of my girlfriends, she was yelling "keep going Brooke! you got this!" as much as I wanted to walk I picked up my feet and finished my run strong.
I was so thankful for the encouragement because without it I most likely would've finished the last half mile walking. The encouragement reminded me of the blessings that our friends are. God blesses us with friendships with the intention that we encourage each other in our walk with Him. I am thankful for friendship and I pray that I am a source of encouragement to those around me. May we all build each other up in our walk with Christ and be there when we see a friend who is weary :)
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