Friday, May 09, 2008
Get In The Game
Flint and Jubilee are back in the game. We may not win at first, but we are at least on the move north once again. When I was in High School we had a period of time each year when you were “in training” for the sport you were playing. When you were “in training” there were certain things you did, and certain things you didn't do. If you were “in training” for basketball for example, you swore off of cokes and candy bars. Well at least you were supposed to. I dont remember a coach ever telling us that, it was just something we all talked about doing.
There is a definite “in training” for hiking. And it is obvious that we are NOT in shape. We are back where we were when we began last year. After 3 ½ days of hiking we have accomplished 33.9 miles. That is just short of our beginning goal of 10 miles per day. I was sure we could do better than that, but not yet. Tonight we are in a motel in Bland, Virginia. Tomorrow will be resupply then on to Pearisburg.
Paul the Apostle said that we should “train” ourselves for godliness. Have you ever stopped to consider what that means? How much spiritual inaction does it take for us to fall out of shape?
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2 comments:
Insightful question, "How much spiritual inaction...?" I suspect that I know the answer, but will you be giving the "real" one in a later post? :-) Glad you are back on the hike. My prayers are with you. -- Bill R.
I just love your blogs... We are praying for you daily... Seth misses his buddy!
Regarding your interesting question, isn't it crazy at how fast we lose what we don't use... it is no different from a spiritual perspective, is it? James told me once that if you are married and never talk with your spouse then your relationship will suffer drastically, it is no different than our relationship with God. If we go for hours/days/weeks/months/years without talking with Him our relationship with Him will dwindle as well. I hope you find your hiking groove soon!
We love you guys. So glad we have a way to keep up with you crazy people. :) Safe hiking!
Love always,
J,T,S & F
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