Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
One GREAT thing I've loved about running on a team is the great encouragement you get from teammates. Everyone on the team knows what it takes to get through a race or hard workout and this brings a special bond. I was reminded of this tonight at a track workout. I joined a running group only about 4 months ago, but they are so encouraging to all. The people in the fastest group are cheering on the people in the last group-it doesn't matter. My pace group started with the fast group for one of the repeats and as they were all whizzing by, they were encouraging me to keep up with them. Wow.
Lately, I've been thinking about how I need to open my eyes to really see people around me. If I claim to be a follower of Christ, then shouldn't I be encouraging others, like He so evidently did while on earth? On the way home from my workout, I was making a mental list of people I pass daily...all people who need encouragement, just like I did tonight on the track. I listed roommates, family, small group girls, students, co-workers. But then, what about people I don't really know? The cashier at the grocery store, the unfamiliar face I pass in the hallway or at church, my neighbor, etc. I can bring glory to my Father by offering a smile, a simple hello, or truly asking someone how they are doing...because after all, I'm pretty sure that is the least that He would do.
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