My morning quiet time with God is my favorite part of the day. I have a special chair and perfect side table for my coffee and Bible. I feel so close to the Lord by praying and studying His Word. But I have to be honest, there are times when I get up from “my chair” that I don’t talk or listen to Him for the rest of the day. A few years ago, I heard a pastor share how he talked to Jesus while riding in the car. If he were driving alone, he pictured Jesus sitting next to him and he would pray. So I thought…that is it! I will invite Jesus to ride in the car with me each day. I never once thought about running or walking with Jesus.
JESUS WEARS NIKE’S
That week, after my morning coffee and quiet time, I put on my tennis shoes to head out for a run. While running, I said a quick prayer, “Lord, help me remember while driving that You are riding right next to me and to pray.” It was at that moment, I felt like He took me by my shoulders and shook me right in the middle of MY RUN. I know He said, “Do you not see me running right here next to you?” Friends, he was not in sandals, I believe He was in Nike’s.
Now, there is nothing that can replace the quiet and still moments of kneeling at the feet of Jesus to pray. But, the Lord has shown me so many things while running circles around my block giving Him praise, sharing my concerns, and listening to His voice.
The Struggle
I completely understand the struggle to find time for prayer and exercise, which is why I am so passionate about designing exercise programs for busy women. However, I believe before starting a new fitness program, we have to discover how to have balance in our life. I believe real peace and balance can be found by spending time with the Lord Jesus.
THIS WEEK
We have been talking about how to start an exercise program and use our time wisely. If you are struggling to find time to exercise and pray, try doing them together. You can improve your health physically, mentally, and spiritually by running or walking with Jesus.
To Your Health,
Crystal
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I love this Crystal. Walking w/ my ear buds in and listening to podcasts that I have wanted to hear, and / or spending time in prayer….works for me!!!
surely our Lord doesn’t mind us praying and seeking Him while out for a walk or running…it’s our hearts that He is after!! thanks, crystal <3
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Lynn and Dineen at Spiritually Unequal Marriage call their ritual a walk and pray. Sometimes if I just intend to take in nature and listen to praise music, I call it a walk and worship.
God and I have many brief chats throughout the day.
Great verse Teresa and yes, it is a great time to talk to God.
Thank you Crystal! And I will email you so we can reschedule our chat. I was stuck in the dr office. Your posts are amazing. I hope to do this one day.
I agree, Crystal. Some of my best moments are on the treadmill or bike when I hear a song that really speaks to me. Sometimes there are big smiles and happy sounds and sometimes there are sobs and good cleansing tears and that feels wonderful! Such a release!!!