Psalm 119:32

Since becoming a runner I've developed a new understanding of who God is. There are a number of verses in the Bible about running and I'd like to start doing some blog spotlights on those verses and what they mean to me. I'd love to hear from other runners and their interpretations or understanding of these verses as well. 

 I have a tried, tested and true 6km route, 8km route and 10km route. I know exactly where 1km from home is in many directions. When I want to let go and run, spend time with God, get a good sweat and heart pumping run in, I lace up my shoes and head out on one of these routes. I don't worry about looking at my watch or doing running math or worrying about how many loops I need to do to round out my run. 

This verse applies in that God has set out commands for us, a way to live, in his holy word. I'm learning them as I grow in my relationship with Christ. As I learn them and explore them I find peace in them. People too often view rules and faith as constricting, borders that impede us when in all reality they are the opposite. Having a path to follow, knowing the direction you are headed in life gives you freedom to run without worry! You know the paths you are following because you've learned them, you know where they are taking you and where your ultimate end goal is. 

I don't overly enjoy trying to find new running routes in different areas. I don't like having to loop the same 1km block repeatedly or what feels like wandering aimlessly and trying to find roads or paths to take. It seems that much more tiring and I obsessively look at my watch, which seems to always be at less than 1km on these runs. I'm glad I don't need to approach life the same way. I have a loving God who has a plan for my life and a direction. Even in life when I'm not sure what comes next, I know God has a plan laid out for me, so I run without hesitation, with freedom, in the path of his commands.