Jim- and six others from our church- finished a mini triathlon today. Six out of seven received ribbons for placing in their age group. One finished second overall... he was the only one who had done this before. Three were teens. One was the oldest competitor (at 69).
Two were middle aged women. Between 10 weeks ago and this morning,
three admitted they weren't sure if they'd finish.
Every single one was inspiring.
Afterwards, over lunch, their coach asked what each of them learned from the experience in terms of spirituality. Their answers?
Humility.
All things are possible-- even those that you believe are impossible.
The energy in helping others, like Simon who helped Jesus with the cross.
The "feel" of the Spirit drawing them together as a team.
Being inspired and encouraged by each other.
Getting out of their physical body and drawing on God as fuel.
If you were only there for the race, you might not have seen this. Well, except that our support team (also 7 folks) cheered louder than anyone, even the home club. But other than that, the day was filled with SAND and SWEAT and CONFUSION and PAIN and EXHAUSTION.
Even when it's swimming/biking/running right past you.
Two were middle aged women. Between 10 weeks ago and this morning,
three admitted they weren't sure if they'd finish.
Every single one was inspiring.
Afterwards, over lunch, their coach asked what each of them learned from the experience in terms of spirituality. Their answers?
Humility.
All things are possible-- even those that you believe are impossible.
The energy in helping others, like Simon who helped Jesus with the cross.
The "feel" of the Spirit drawing them together as a team.
Being inspired and encouraged by each other.
Getting out of their physical body and drawing on God as fuel.
If you were only there for the race, you might not have seen this. Well, except that our support team (also 7 folks) cheered louder than anyone, even the home club. But other than that, the day was filled with SAND and SWEAT and CONFUSION and PAIN and EXHAUSTION.
Sometimes, inspiration is hard to see.
Even when it's swimming/biking/running right past you.
