This past weekend I had the opportunity to push my physical, mental and psychological limits in a long competitive run through rocky trails in the mountains of northern Virginia where the finish line would be 100 miles after the start. The conditions were far from ideal; 100% humidity at the start, 85 degree temperatures through out the day and then the hail, thunderstorms, bolts of lightning and persistent rain. Sadly to say this time my limits came before the 100 mile finish line and after an exciting 65 miles and 12 hours on the mountainous trails, due to some it-band (knee) pain. More importantly than experiencing the finish line I was able to experience God; His awesomeness, His power, His beauty, His creation, His amazing strength that brought pure elation that could not be confused with any runner's high. As the lightning split the air and the mountains shook beneath my feet my response was nothing but shouting-joy for a God that is glorious in every way and who I have an even deeper desire to worship.
As the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day. -Luke 17:24
Thanks for letting me share our God with you, Matt
