I have a confession to make; I am a runner...AND THAT IS TOTALLY FINE! Don't get me wrong, I won't be taking first in any races or get featured in the paper. I will, however, stop "taking it easy" all the time! Gasp!

The lesson that many have directed me-to slow down and hear God-have been a helpful reminder. I really have learned to take the time to focus, and even rest. My relationship with the Lord is strong, but I admit in my past I've been a bit of a people-pleaser. Deciding to say no sometimes helps me do what I say yes to with 100% gusto.

I'm going to be really candid for a minute, though, and say that all this rest is making me sluggish. I wanna burst with joy and run around. Sure, just like choosing what projects I take on, I have to be cautious about the placement of my feet to make sure I don't lose my balance. Still, going full bore at something is me, and I'd stifled my identity for awhile.

Lately my walks have been tempting me. The hills that drive me up and down give me the urge to take off running. I've held myself back till now; heeding the warnings to be careful.
Today...I was ready. In fact, I had no choice, I took off running. I'm sure I was a sight bobbing back and forth uncoordinated, but who cares! It was exhilarating.
In case I haven't made it clear, I'm not only talking about physically going for a run. What about being called into action for what you believe? What about being myself?!! Not taking risks to do what you really feel called to do because you're afraid you'll fall...Who lives like that?!

My Heavenly Father has created me this hyper being. I can't apologize for that any more; doing so has taken away my easy smile! Surely I can combine all my energy with the lessons I have learned and serve Him better.
I am so grateful for His faithfulness in my life. He wants to use imperfect me.