Saturday I was spending some time with my mom and my precious 6-year old nephew, Zeke. While I was there, he turned on the TV and coverage of the 2012 Olympic marathon trials appeared. He got very excited and said, "Look Heather! People running!" I told him that was cool and we talked about what the runners were wearing, why they were running, and other stuff. Then he paused, got a very quizzical look on his face, and asked, "But Heather, why aren't you running in it?" Haha... the Olympic marathon trials?? Yeah right!!
I love kids. I love how they can humble you in just a few words by innocently and unknowingly pointing out your weaknesses and mistakes. And I also love how they look up to you with wide eyes, believing that you, the big person, are a superhero and can single-handedly take on the world. They can make you feel like a million bucks!
My sweet Zeke has seen me do a few different races in his lifetime. He even ran the last couple yards of my first triathlon behind me, crossing the finish line hot on my heels. (He was 3 at the time.) So, of course he thinks his Aunt Heather is Wonder Woman and can do any race, anytime, anywhere. That's not true, obviously, but it's encouraging and sweet to know he has so much innocent confidence in me.
So what is the point of this blog? It is to encourage and empower you (and me)! Philippians 4:13 says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It says all things. Not just a few things. That means I could potentially be the president one day if I trust in Him to get me there! (Don't worry, I have no real aspirations of becoming president... but I could.) On a much simpler level, it means that I can physically handle doing 12 events this year and completing every single one. As I train and endure the long hours, extreme cold, intense heat, and everything in between, my God will strengthen me. If I put Him first, I believe He will bless my efforts to keep His temple in tip-top shape.
So, who knows, maybe some day I will run a marathon. I've already been surprised and amazed at what my body can do. When I first began to ride my bike seriously, I could barely make it to the end of my road and back home without stopping to gulp in air. Since then I have climbed Mt. Marion on my bike and ridden to Charleston. Twice. God has created our bodies as amazing machines to do amazing things; but most of us don't even give ourselves a chance to try to be great. It's much safer on the couch.
You can do all things through Him... but you have to start with something.
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