This past week our marathon team met for the Saturday long run training. We went seven miles. I admit this may have influenced the following anecdote.
Last night, I dreamed the Lord's Prayer was worded, "Lead us not into temptation, but help us make it over the next hill."
When I ran a 10k for the first time, last week, I was running on my own. I wanted to take a break and walk part of it. The temptation was strong! But I wanted to stay in integrity. On the other hand, there was a slight hill coming up that felt like a mountain!
I kept running, remembering the name of Dick Gregory's book, "Are You Running With Me, Jesus?" and I finished the 10k.
Just get me over the next hill, Lord, whatever it might be. Amen.
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