photo courtesy of Lel4nd
I am running.
I have been running and I keep running and running and running. I can’t seem to stop. And some days I feel as if I have gotten nowhere. I am struggling again this week. Or should I say running harder?
No, I am not a runner or a jogger.
What do I mean by I am running?
I am running from myself, or maybe I should say from thoughts in my head, feelings in my heart, words from my mouth, actions from my body.
And that means I am running from Satan.
Satan gets ahold of me and doesn’t let me go. I keep running but I am held tight. I keep trying to get out of his grasp but it doesn’t work, or it doesn’t work for long. I want out of his grasp longer–actually, forever!
Some days I feel like I get somewhere and I feel good. My thoughts are pure and loving and so are my words and actions, but then Satan pulls me back again. Why? Why can’t I get to the finish line and just get out of this race? Why do I keep losing the battle daily?
I just keep on running because that is all I know to do. I am running to HIM, my Father, because he is my only hope, my only help…………..my only stopping place.
One day, at the end of my race, I know HE will win and Satan will lose. But until then, I need daily help running so I don’t quit and give up and let Satan’s hold on me remain.
1 Corinthians 9:24
The Message (MSG)
24-25You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.
Do you ever feel like this…like you can’t stop running from Satan because he starts controlling you, your thoughts and your actions?
About Karen
Karen,
I am familiar with this sort of running. Praying that your running leads you the the Shelter, the safest place to be is in His shadow. There you will find rest.
Love you
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Two things-
1. Yes… I always feel like I am running, especially lately. It is just… neverending it seems.
2. I adore Lel4and! I have used his pictures many, many times! Whether you found it by accident or are a fan of his as well, I thought it was cool.
Praying for you.
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Karen – sweet friend! While you are running away from Satan – you are running to CHRIST! It might seem like a struggle and a fight and it’s not worth it – but keep your eyes on Him and it will be!
aurie recently posted..Just Grit.
“Some days I feel like I get somewhere and I feel good. My thoughts are pure and loving and so are my words and actions, but then Satan pulls me back again. Why? Why can’t I get to the finish line and just get out of this race? Why do I keep losing the battle daily?”
Yes, this… this is everyday. Keep running sister!! HE is with us always!
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Wow, I was writing to respond to this post and I have been so uplifted by the comments! I, too, find myself running. I sometimes wake up feeling like I’m running, or I deny problems until the point in the day comes in which my reality peeks its head at me, and I physically feel like I’m running again. I know that I always feel better when I am in a prayer regimen (and exercise, too).
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