"Running the Race"

Every time we turn around, we are exposed to a new race or walk in our community. The March of Dimes will be promoting their "WalkAmerica" walk later this month. Walks will be planned for diabetes, breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, the American Heart Association and many more. Organizations have found these walks to be extremely popular and profitable. It is a way to provide information and funds for research.

Walking is not only good for organizations raising money, it is good for us. Walking is one of the best exercises we can engage in. We can walk at our own pace and increase our distance as we feel appropriate. Walking is something we can do by ourselves, with friends, with family, or even with the the family dog.

The writer of Hebrews (Hebrews12) speaks of "running with patience the race that is set before us." We are called to look at the bigger picture of life which involves our faith and how we will live it out in our lives. These are exciting days to run the race of faith and feel the encouragement of others who are running alongside us.