More than a Promise
I watched the movie Beowulf last week for the first time. I was intrigued by the storyline. If you don't know what the storyline is, I don't want to spoil it for you, so go to IMDB if you want to find out more.
Long story short, it started me thinking.
I've been thinking about the growth that I experienced in 2010, both emotionally and physically. That year, I started to run for real-zies and ended up running my first marathon. During the process, I learned an incredible amount about myself. It was a tremendous experience.
And then I gave up. Yep. I stopped running and started smoking again.
And then a friend of mine opened up an opportunity to me to change. I've done these challenges before, but this one is different. It's not just about promising to give something up; it's about finding out who I really am:
I am not an addict. I am a conqueror. I do not need nicotine or caffeine to get me through my day. If my God is for me, then who could stand against me? - Romans 8:31b
I am an athlete. I enjoy running and weight training. I only get one go-round, so I might as well make the best of it. Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. - Hebrews 12:1b
And my goals for the next month:
- No cigarettes
- No coffee
- Run at least 3 times per week
- Lift weights at least 2 times per week
- Look better without a shirt on.
Bring it.
