Comeback Trail

After a longer hiatus than I would have liked, I am finally finding firm footing in my return to training.  It can be difficult to negotiate the Comeback Trail.  There are steep switchbacks.  The elevation climb can be totally taxing.  At times, you are dealing with more rocks than path.  Sometimes, the path just “isn’t”.  But, with the Lord’s help and encouragement from you guys, I’m on a good path. 

It is not difficult to get away from the things that keep us in a close relationship with Christ. All of a sudden we find ourselves looking for the Comeback Trail in our relationship with Christ.  I do not want to over simplify things but there is one trail marker that is key to making it on the Comeback Trail.

***Seek Him.

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all of your heart.”   God is saying that it has to start there.  In athletic terms, you’ve got to want it. —You know what that means. In finding a deeper relationship with God, you have to Seek Him.  You have to want that relationship with Him to deepen. 

On this Comeback Trail you don’t need a backpack.  You need a HeartPack.   Seek Him with all of your heart.  Instead of a walking stick, take up the Word of God.  In place of a GPS, tune in to God in prayer.  And take time to stop on the trail and just listen.  God is always reaching out to you.  He desires to guide you and help you walk in His strength.

Let me pray with you.  God, I am so thankful for these athletes.  These brothers and sisters in Christ who have been such an encouragement to me.  I pray for each one of them.  As they seek more and more after you, may you lead them on a path to a vibrant and exhilarating walk with you. 

Keep Seeking Him!

Larry