Thankful runner

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and the one thing that I am so thankful for every time I go for a run, is that I am a runner. I tell God how grateful I am every time. It’s something that I know non-runners will never understand. I was there at one point in my life, and thought people that ran, were just a little crazy. When talking to people that knew me growing up I often say if you told me growing up that I would run a marathon I would have asked why? In life when we achieve goals that we have are mind set on we say its determination, or perseverance. However I never wanted to become a runner. It is a change in my life that proves that God has the power to change lives. To see a change that can take a 450lb truck driver (the laziest occupation) to a marathon runner is nothing short of the power of God. The remarkable thing about this is I’m not unique. God changes lives every single day. I meet people all the time who at one point in their life were at a somewhere they never thought they could get through, or turn away from. Then at some point they get tired of trying to hang onto their lives, and turn it over to God. Something amazing happens when we stop trying to be in control of our messed up lives, and let God steer. Problems that we didn’t even recognized are suddenly on a path of correction. God doesn’t take away consequences for our previous actions, but He gives a peace, that we know we can make it through. If today you feel that your life is hopeless, I urge you to turn it over to God. Revelation 3:20 says; “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” God is waiting for you, to turn to Him. Why not give yourself something to be thankful for tomorrow, you will not regret it.