I ran today with two of my favorite people and one shared that it was global running day. Who knew?!

It was a blessing to run with them this morning. I admittedly was anxious because it was my first time running with them and I am learning that I have a fear of being perceived as weak in front of others. I was nervous in front of some of my closest friends?! I know, it doesn’t make sense but that’s why this couch-to-marathon journey is good for me, it will refine me in many ways, in mind, body and spirit.

I share this with you today in case you too have a fear of being seen as weak in front of others. I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.™

May we remember that it’s okay to have weaknesses. God did not make us all strong in every area for a reason. Admitting our weaknesses is a strength in itself. If we wouldn’t judge another person’s weaknesses why would we judge our own? May we invite God in and ask for His strength to help us in our weaknesses. We don’t have to hide our weaknesses or tackle them alone. Instead let’s choose to do life with God, be willing to be seen for who we really are, weaknesses and all, and recognize we are all works in progress. Let’s meet one another, and ourselves, with compassion and understanding, for when we do then we experience life more fully, no matter what pace we are traveling.

With love and hope,
Shawn

“Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” - 2 Corinthians 12:10