In a recent online post I ended with Why am I doing this? Because I can. After posting I went on my walk and run. These two words continued to echo through my mind. I can. This verse rolled through me, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” combined with the scripture, “If God be for me who can be against me.”
In moments of desperation, exhaustion these words roll through me. Recalling moments of frustration when I would ask my colleague, “Why am I doing this?”in regard to my dissertation. The reply was always, “Because you can.” I never saw the correlation until this mornings run. It came after I reached the top of the hill. The top of the hill is when I finally reach that sweet spot, my mind is clear. I have struggled through the beginning where my mind and body fight me, the struggle of the hill, do I run to the top, walk, can I make it? I can…. do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have, I will, I do. Why? I can. If He is for me who/what can be against me? Together we got this. Knowing fills me, joy, gratitude, love, energy flows through me. I can. I got this.
Running in the sunrise. I can, gratitude fills my being. Another day, Thanks God.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. One step at a time, I have conquered this hill. I did not get to the top the first day but do now.
This curve is where the peace comes. I turn the corner, relief, whew, I made it. I did it. I am able to look down and see where I have come from. Knowing fills me. I did it fills me with joy. I can….
While the views from below are great, there is something about this view that is stunning, seeing the path below, the city, lake from a higher elevation knowing I conquored the hill, magical.
This downhill isn’t easy, yet when my feet connect with the pavement, they are sure, solid footsteps, knowing what is behind me. Getting to the bottom is good. I am on solid ground, knowing I have conquered and will do it again. I am slow, steady able to run.
Oh to admire God’s handiwork, acknowledge the beautiful sunrise, gift of another day. There is nothing better, joy is new every morning. Love fills me, completes me and leads me on. Knowing fills me, I can. I did this, another round awaits. I can, I am and I will.
So can you. You can, you have and you will. One day at a time, one step, one hill, you/we got this.
Love to all!
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