Bigger Fish to Fry

I haven't blogged in over two months. Oddly enough, I didn't get any calls or mail demanding that I continue...

I'm running cross country again. I once vowed never to run (competitively) on a team again. I lost that mindset over the spring and desperately wanted to try my hand at it again. I now remember why I made that vow three years ago. I'm more prone to injury than a turkey on Thanksgiving. The ups and downs, mostly the downs, have rendered me frustrated and burnt out once again. In terms of running I was in the best shape, both mentally and physically, I've been in since Junior year of high school just a short month ago when I ran in our first meet. Currently, however, I'm in no better shape than I was in July when I started training for this season. I've lost most of my will and motivation, and there's still a month left in the season. Hopefully I can recover and salvage what is left. I can't help but recognize though that there is some, probably strong, correlation between my constantly getting hurt and the need for God to steer me in a direction other than competitive running. After all, it does bring an awful lot of pride into my life. And other sinful habits as well I'm sure.

On the bright side, I love my classes, my job, my friends and my God. So, while I do get upset about the running situation, it's only short-lived. I have much bigger fish to fry. Like the broken state of the environment. And the broken state of the Church. And the broken state of Humanity. And the calling I have to bring God's love to every situation. And through that love, grace and restoration and peace and joy.
So to you: much love, grace, restoration, peace and joy.