When the Lord Says Run. . .

Early one Saturday morning a month or so ago, I found myself in an extremely foul mood. For those of you who know me, it is rare that I get really angry, but when I do, well, “Katy, bar the door.” I could have bit nails in two that morning. It was a busy day and I had lots to do, but the only thing I was hearing was the Lord telling me to get out of the house, into the sunshine and just move.

So, I tied my tennis shoes and with a tissue in hand to wipe the tears that bubbled down my face, I took off. I walked out the front door and down the sidewalk, and I was movin', let me tell ya. I normally saunter along, enjoying the day, but I walked this morning with purpose. And all the while, I was talking to Jesus.

I rounded the corner and was beginning about my 4th block, and my feet took me north. I saw the elementary school in sight and across the field, the middle school. I noticed a man with a dog walking the track between the two schools, and I knew the Lord was telling me to go walk that track. I thought well, maybe, He wants me to talk to that man. Goodness, Jesus, I can’t quit crying, how can I talk to anybody right now? Lord said, just walk, Cindy. So I started walking the track. I felt the small pebbly stones beneath the soles of my worn shoes, and I breathed in the fresh air, big deep breaths. I walked fast, like I had someone right at my heels. And I just kept talking to the Lord, and He just kept telling me to walk. I’d walked halfway around the track, and I remember I just kept saying right out loud, be still and know, be still and know, and yet my feet kept going faster and faster. And I said, Lord, you know from the time I was in 5th grade, I’ve wanted to run. But Jesus, I’ve never been in any shape to be able to run. And He said, as I rounded the top of the track, Cindy, well, then, it’s time for you to RUN. Run, Lord? Me? Yep, you – you RUN now! And then I took off! And I ran and I cried and I smiled and I screamed, Lord, look at ME, I’m running and it feels so good! And He said, just keep going! I slowed up at the opposite end and I walked another ½ of the track, and then He said, well, do you think you can do it again? I said, Lord, I can do anything with You! And off I went. . . again!

As I rounded the south end, I was feeling so renewed, but I slowed up and walked off into the grassy area and out onto the sidewalk. Lord said, it’s time to go home now and take care of things at hand. But don’t you feel better? I said Lord, this was exactly what I needed, You always know exactly what I need and the precise time I need it. He said, yes, Cindy, I do, but you are the one who has to be willing to listen to my words, trust me in what I say, and then do it without question. I will always take care of you and lead you down the right path. Always. . . .

I made my way back home that Saturday morning, ready to begin the day anew. I still had thoughts on my mind that took me out in the first place, but they were fading and my life with Him was coming into clear, perfect view, and I knew the day would be fine.

So, when the Lord says run, you run! He knows, and He knows you, and just what you need, and how much you need Him. And how much He loves you!


I'm just. . . lovin' Him ~

Cindy


In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6