Have you ever had one of those weeks where you said, “What a week!” This is my week. From July 15th, I have been running at a fast pace. From final preparations for our annual Staff Advance, to leading it, to conducting a wedding, to preparing for the fall, to preparation for preaching weekly, plus the entire preparation for a fall series of messages – wow, I have been running hard.

Well, what a week this has been so far, and today is only mid-week. Wow! It was great this past Sunday to be back in the pulpit proclaiming the Word of God as well as getting back into the mode of weekly preparation. However, coupled with so much stuff along with back-to-back appointments, people wanting decisions by the minute, plus just life, I have been running. I have not even witnessed a football practice yet … now that is running too fast, even for me! I was so tired last night, I do not even remember going to sleep.

I have been jogging again since after Spring Break. I worked by a program that was friendly not only to me, but to Jeana. So we have been jogging about five days a week. Jeana loves the treadmill, while I tolerate it. I love outdoor running, while she labors over it. This is because at times, we are not jogging at the same pace.

Have you ever jogged with someone who is really serious about it? We have some joggers on our staff team, like Shawn and Tracey Smith, Mike Daniels, Jeff Young, and others. When I jog with any of those guys, they push me strongly. I jogged with Mike one day at staff retreat and I tolerated it, but I was not ready for his pace. Therefore, since I am the Pastor, I made him jog at my pace … he is getting ready for a marathon! I wish I could do that.

What’s the point Ronnie? Here it is, when life is running at a pace beyond your own natural ability, then lean on and trust in the Lord to get you through it. This is what I am doing today.

Hey, is it not just like God to give us a Word for our day? He did that for me this morning, so let me share it with you for your day,

“Each (King Jesus) will be like a HIDING PLACE from the wind,
a SHELTER from the storm,
like STREAMS OF WATER in a dry place,
like the SHADE OF A GREAT ROCK in a weary land.”
Isaiah 32:2 ESV

Let Jesus pick up your pace for whatever faces you today.