In my previous post, I talked about God running towards me. Man did I get a shock to know He never stopped running after that. He didnt stop running with you too, His running the 'race' with you as well. The race that will win you and me a crown. =)
But He pretty literally ran with we on Sunday during AHM. It was a wonderful experience. Allow me to be slightly more narrative below-
Dawn has yet to come, the sky still dark and we're gathered on the bridge right across Fullerton Hotel. 0515 came and we were flagged off by the Chief Of Army, Major General Chan Chun Seng. People started off real fast, running ahead so that they can sufficient space. 3 of us who agreed to pace ourselves and run together sticked together ran relatively slower not wanting to give ourselves to the adrenaline rush.
Slowly we moved on, crossing the 1Km mark, the 2nd and the 3rd. At about 5Km, the 2 of them more warmed up started to run faster which I wasn't ready to do so they went ahead. For pretty much of the journey I was running without any team mates but with strangers. Though strangers, yet they were a source of motivation and encouragement.
Little by little, I ran praying here and there. Soon I reached the F1 paddock where I saw one of my team mate. I stayed with him and told him that we'll finish it together since it's just 3Km from the end. But as it was too much for his leg, he told me to go on. I went remembering that our corporate timing will determine our position so I went.
This was the point when the thought about the scripture on the race came to me. It occured to me that our walk with God may be compared to that of a race. We start off with a few friends(usually) and they may be there for the initial start growing at about the same rate. Adreanline levels are all high in the beginning wanting to strive, thats why some friends went ahead. Along the way people start to realize everyone is different and grow at different rates or perhaps relationships are strained. Whatever the reason, sometimes our walk with God becomes lonely and we find ourselves running the race alone. A little daunting but there are strangers who are continuing their 'run' and you take encouragements from the books they write and their 'run'. Soon along the way you meet back people who started with you. they're alone too and they're facing problems with continuing. You decide to stay with them and encourage them wanting to finish the 'run' with them strong that both of you may get the crown(medal). But alas some may still give up no matter what you may say. So you continue alone. But wait a moment, when have we been alone? Haven't God been running along side with us all this while? Be it us stopping for a drink, leaning by the edge wanting to give up, running our hearts out, He was there by our side. He have been patiently running with me.
I recalled the moments of my walk and I can't help remembering the days when I was an ensign carrying the colours(flag) of my battalion for NDP last year as I ran past that route. And other moments and I recall that God have never really left my side and He have been running alongside me all this while. I was filled with gratitude and for a moment or 2 I had tears in my eye. Though of course it could be due to me perspiration getting into my eyes. =p But you get the point. He ran with me and He still is.
Are you running this same race? Do you find yourself alone in this race? You're not! People may leave but He who have promised His spirit to you have never left and never wants to leave us. He is more then willing to run this race with you and whatever race you have in your life. You just have to allow him to. =)
God Bless your run!
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