Tested

Do you ever have one of those mornings when the last thing you want to do is to put on those running shoes?  Well today was the day for me.  When I got up and looked outside, I knew it would be a struggle for me to take that first step outside.  It was dark, raining, and cold.  I laid on the couch for about thirty minutes while the slouch side of me tried to talk me out of running.  I got back up and looked outside.  It was still dark and cold but at least it had quite raining.  The moment finally arrived where I had to make a decision or I would be late for work if I ran.  I then decided to go for it and am I glad that I did.  As soon as I cleared the hill behind my house and could see the eastern sky I knew it was going to be a nice day and a nice run.  As I ran, the dark clouds disappeared and the red rays of the sun begin to show themselves.  It turned out to be an awesome run where everything came together.  I think God sometimes rewards those who are adventurous enough to start a journey even when things look bleak and the outcome is in doubt.  I know I was rewarded this morning.