About 8 years ago trained to run a mini-marathon (13.1 miles). I had a schedule to follow for several months to build up to that level. When race day came I was ready. I was in the best shape of my life. My goal was to keep the same pace and not walk any of the race...and finish. I did pretty well until mile 11. I started to feel weird in my body. I realized that I wasn't dehydraded because I drank water regularly but I was lacking some "type of nutrient in my body". So at the next station I drank gatorade instead. It was like my body instantly recovered. I felt better and finished strong.
But when I crossed the finished line, I was exhausted. I had given it everything I had and had nothing left. I gave my best.
Let me challenge all of us who regularly serve at The Journey, whether you are on staff or volunteer--we need to give it everything we've got. We need to serve our best. And when we finish or have given some time, we need to be able to say... "I gave it my best."
I am not saying this because we have any specific problem or I see people slacking. I see lots of people who are all in and give so much. We are so thankful for how you serve God and make a difference in people's lives. This is a reminder that what we do is really important. The stakes or high. Eternity is on the line.
More tomorrow on serving with our best.
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