Oh my goodness, I love this idea of racing vs the tension of waiting. I love the comparisons in scripture of life and running. And I especially love thinking about that Great Cloud of Witnesses with Jesus being our intercessor.
I remember so clearly the 2008 Beijing summer Olympics. I flipped on the telly to find the final few miles of women's marathon. The pace was unbelievable.
It was dramatic and the leader was popping energy packs just to continue.
BUT THEN....she rounded the corner and entered the Eagle's Nest stadium for the final lap. THE CROWD. WENT. WILD!!!! Up on their feet, thundering applause and deafening cheers. I could almost feel the life flowing back into her. Instantly, I thought of our Great Cloud. It was such an emotional visual. I sat on my couch and wept. What a truly awesome event to witness.
I'm so thankful you're not feeling alone.
We're cheering you on. Up on our feet. Applauding wildly.
This is such a rich reflection in so many ways. I love the reminder to run our own race, to cheer for those behind, to remember that Jesus is cheering us on. I will send a picture of Via ASAP so that she can be featured soon. Cheering you on - and praying everyday for your race.
Oh my goodness, I love this idea of racing vs the tension of waiting. I love the comparisons in scripture of life and running. And I especially love thinking about that Great Cloud of Witnesses with Jesus being our intercessor.
I remember so clearly the 2008 Beijing summer Olympics. I flipped on the telly to find the final few miles of women's marathon. The pace was unbelievable.
It was dramatic and the leader was popping energy packs just to continue.
BUT THEN....she rounded the corner and entered the Eagle's Nest stadium for the final lap. THE CROWD. WENT. WILD!!!! Up on their feet, thundering applause and deafening cheers. I could almost feel the life flowing back into her. Instantly, I thought of our Great Cloud. It was such an emotional visual. I sat on my couch and wept. What a truly awesome event to witness.
I'm so thankful you're not feeling alone.
We're cheering you on. Up on our feet. Applauding wildly.
All of us.
♥️♥️♥️
This is such a rich reflection in so many ways. I love the reminder to run our own race, to cheer for those behind, to remember that Jesus is cheering us on. I will send a picture of Via ASAP so that she can be featured soon. Cheering you on - and praying everyday for your race.