I met Him at the Gym.
He met me at the gym.
What I love about God is He knows when I’m desperate and He knows exactly what I need and how to give it to me.
There I am, riding my brains out on a stationary bike at the gym, around 7:30 this morning. My shuffle broke so I borrowed my wife’s. I’m listening to music I don’t usually hear. Much of it is country and it’s striking a chord today.
Then I hear a song that talks about climbing out of the boat I’m in and onto the crashing waves. It speaks of stepping out of my comfort zone into the world of the unknown where Jesus is, and He’s holding out my hands.
The next thing I know, amongst the beads of sweat pouring down my face are these tears. My eyes are starting to get red as I think of the man I was, the man I am and the man I am becoming.
Sure I have freedom but freedom is costly. I’m living a life where I don’t know where it leads, what will happen next or who will or will not call. We all live in insecurity some of you just don’t know it.
I was driving to a meeting and noticed a homeless guy on the side of the road. Normally I have judgmental thoughts that accompany moments like that. But today I’d been too close to God to see the situation my way. Instead I felt sadness for this man’s situation.
One of the country songs I heard on the radio while driving around is titled “I saw God today.”
I know what the songwriter means.
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In response to Rick Dancer’s blog post, I met Him at the Gym.
I suggest changing “Journey to Personal Freedom” to “Journey of Personal Freedom”. Freedom is an expression. Freedom is not a thing, but an action. Freedom is n…
Kate added these pithy words on Jun 17 09 at 1:57 pmI totally get what your saying… your life on this journey is inspiring to me as i am in a journey to freedom as well. your oh so wise as freedom isnt free and it is costly..in fact it seems to cost everything.
when i see people on the side of the road, i think of it as thats me spiritually. im desperate for god and im desperate to know what he wants from me…which really is all, but how and what that looks like is sometimes uncertain.
thank you for your honesty.
Tammy Parker added these pithy words on Jun 17 09 at 2:25 pmThanks Rick for sharing this. I think that because of the society that we live in, we think that God is only there when something “big” happens. He has showed me a lot recently. I have been wondering what He has in store for me. I have felt alone and sad, yet He has shown me that He is listening. To the still small things in my heart, that only He would know, that would make my day and show His presence. Whether it is a song or the simpleness of a lady bug in my bathroom window, He is there. He is also reminding me of who I am, who I was before I became a wife and a mom and of the dreams that I have in my heart. He has been rekindling those dreams in me. I am scared and excited. I pray that you will see what he has for you and the affect that you have on all of us with the things you share. You are an inspiration to me. The goodness of your heart and your commitment to your faith and family are a wonderful treasure. Keep looking up and you will see what God has in store for you.
Have a great day.
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