The run today was an extremely difficult run. It was VERY cold. I felt as if my body was burning up all that I ate for breakfast just to generate enough heat. It was 12 degree C according to the bulletin board at the MRT Station, but it felt like 9 with the wind blowing. It didn't rain, so that was a praise. But my nose was running and the sweat was getting into my eyes. As I started to sweat, the wind would blow through my clothes and I felt colder and colder with every step I was taking. I tried to miss all the puddles and then my mp3 ran out of battery. I just had to keep praying. I thought I would never make it. My kids were so patient as they got out early today. I came home and took a hot shower!
On Tuesday, I've invited people from HOP to do a prayerun -- from Danhsui to Neihu. It will be almost twice the distance as what I have been running each Saturday. I was told this evening at the Annual White Elephant Party that according to the weather report, 80% chance of shower. I looked at the forecasted temperature -- 14-17 degree C. I am praying. We are planning to run from 10-2p.m. Why the run? What does it symbolize? I hope to answer those questions in one of my later posts. But for now, I know there will be many things that will try to oppose or discourage us from doing this. For me, I am determined to complete this run. It is an act of obedience. I didn't think I'd have time to do such a run before the end of the year. But God worked it out -- Alan has a day off on December 24th, so he can be home with Abby. I know God is merciful and faithful. He is also the Sovereign One. He is in control of the weather. So, even though the present weather report is not too favorable, I will "run" in trust. After today's experience, I already know how difficult it will be to have a long run on a cold day. I also know that He is with me always and He will carry me through -- just as He did today.
Seek Him First!
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