0 K, Still 56 K so far.
Booklet:
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way, say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong do not fear, your God is with come. Isaiah 35:3
What would Mary and Joseph's stops along the road look like?
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Yes did zero kilometres today. Our car caught on fire after a new battery was put in and this morning we were busy trying to arrange to get a "new to us" car. My husband drove me to work and then I got a ride home with my daughter who also works in Toronto. We got home very late and so my run didn't happen. So I thought well I'll just run double tomorrow morning since I don't start work till 10:30.
My knees could use some steadying.
Running for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Day 9
6.5 K Traveled so far - 56K
Booklet: The desert and parched land will be glad, the wilderness will rejoice and Blossom. Isaiah 35:1.
What kinds of crops are grown? What does the desert look like with flowers blooming?
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I had to google if Mary travelled in a group for Day 7, and yes it said she might have travelled with a group. Today I tried googling about crops but didn't come up with much. I'm not that good at googling. I did find a bunch of beautiful pictures of flowers blooming in deserts.
I imagined flowers blooming in the desert on my run today and while I was listening to a song that sang "Your love shines where all else fades". Just like flowers that bloom in the desert. Beauty where you don't expect it to be.
Booklet: The desert and parched land will be glad, the wilderness will rejoice and Blossom. Isaiah 35:1.
What kinds of crops are grown? What does the desert look like with flowers blooming?
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I had to google if Mary travelled in a group for Day 7, and yes it said she might have travelled with a group. Today I tried googling about crops but didn't come up with much. I'm not that good at googling. I did find a bunch of beautiful pictures of flowers blooming in deserts.
I imagined flowers blooming in the desert on my run today and while I was listening to a song that sang "Your love shines where all else fades". Just like flowers that bloom in the desert. Beauty where you don't expect it to be.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Day 8
7 K, Total so far - 49.5 K
Second Week - Prayer for the road: Lord, please help me notice what you are doing today.
Booklet:
See, I lay a stone in Zion a rested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure Foundation. Isaiah 28:16.
What does the country-side look like in this part of Israel/Palestine?
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The country- side I think was barren, dry and sandy. Probably a lot different than where I was running this morning. It was nice this morning to have some quiet, peaceful time to myself. The sunrise was beautiful.
It was a very busy weekend. It was a good weekend but a little overwhelming at times. I'm thankful that Jesus is my cornerstone that keeps the wall of my busy life together and sure.
Day 7
9 K Total so far - 42.5 K
Booklet:
The Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the people. Isaiah 11:10.
Did Mary and Joseph travel alone: How did the people make long trips back then?
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I don't know if they travelled in a group. I'll have to google that but I imagined them travelling in a group, not too far ahead of me.
I had to get up early on a Saturday morning if I wanted to fit my run in cuz I had a lot to do and I had to do 9k if I wanted to catch up with Mary and Joseph and the rest of the people traveling the journey.
I cheered when I got home. I caught up to everyone!
Booklet:
The Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the people. Isaiah 11:10.
Did Mary and Joseph travel alone: How did the people make long trips back then?
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I don't know if they travelled in a group. I'll have to google that but I imagined them travelling in a group, not too far ahead of me.
I had to get up early on a Saturday morning if I wanted to fit my run in cuz I had a lot to do and I had to do 9k if I wanted to catch up with Mary and Joseph and the rest of the people traveling the journey.
I cheered when I got home. I caught up to everyone!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Day 6
6.5K
Booklet:
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat. Isaiah 11:6.
What kinds of wildlife might Mary and Joseph have seen on their trip?
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I don't usually do this. Run on a Friday. Friday's I go grocery shopping as soon as I get home from work. I just want to get it done and over with. Then I buy a bottle of wine and I crash. It's the end of the work week and my body just knows that its allowed to crash. But not today. Nooooo I had to do my 6 K.
This Journey to Bethlehem is supposed to be making me slow down but I don't know if it's making me busier. Its really hard to fit it in. Im going to have to go grocery shopping tomorrow now. So I decided on my run not to worry about it and just take the time to slow down and enjoy my run and not think about my to-do list. So that's what I did. I enjoyed my music and my run and thought about Mary and Joseph.
But now I am going to crash. Oh yeah...my answer is sheep and donkeys.
Booklet:
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat. Isaiah 11:6.
What kinds of wildlife might Mary and Joseph have seen on their trip?
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I don't usually do this. Run on a Friday. Friday's I go grocery shopping as soon as I get home from work. I just want to get it done and over with. Then I buy a bottle of wine and I crash. It's the end of the work week and my body just knows that its allowed to crash. But not today. Nooooo I had to do my 6 K.
This Journey to Bethlehem is supposed to be making me slow down but I don't know if it's making me busier. Its really hard to fit it in. Im going to have to go grocery shopping tomorrow now. So I decided on my run not to worry about it and just take the time to slow down and enjoy my run and not think about my to-do list. So that's what I did. I enjoyed my music and my run and thought about Mary and Joseph.
But now I am going to crash. Oh yeah...my answer is sheep and donkeys.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Day 5
7 K
Booklet:
He will reign on David's throne and over his Kingdom, establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness. Isaiah 9:7.
Prince George was born in England not too long ago. Is it hard to imagine a baby being the king? Was it hard for Mary? For Joseph?
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It's hard to imagine a little baby as a king. It must have been hard for Mary to grasp. I think if I was Mary I'd want to just take Jesus and hide him so I could have him all to myself. My little baby. It would be hard to have to share him with the world.
As for Joseph, a father wants to teach his children the ways of the world and be a good example. How do you do that when your son is God? I wonder if he was confused as to what his role was as Jesus' father.
As I ran tonight the sky was so beautiful. It looked very blue and wavy and mysterious. I wonder if Mary ever looked at the big beautiful amazing sky and thought to herself how can I NOT share him with the world? I'm thankful that she did.
Booklet:
He will reign on David's throne and over his Kingdom, establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness. Isaiah 9:7.
Prince George was born in England not too long ago. Is it hard to imagine a baby being the king? Was it hard for Mary? For Joseph?
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It's hard to imagine a little baby as a king. It must have been hard for Mary to grasp. I think if I was Mary I'd want to just take Jesus and hide him so I could have him all to myself. My little baby. It would be hard to have to share him with the world.
As for Joseph, a father wants to teach his children the ways of the world and be a good example. How do you do that when your son is God? I wonder if he was confused as to what his role was as Jesus' father.
As I ran tonight the sky was so beautiful. It looked very blue and wavy and mysterious. I wonder if Mary ever looked at the big beautiful amazing sky and thought to herself how can I NOT share him with the world? I'm thankful that she did.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Day 4
6.5 K
Booklet:
He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
How many names do you have? Do you have a nick-name? What name of Jesus do you like best?
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This morning when I went for a run it was still dark and as I took my first step I almost went flying. There was a layer of ice on the sidewalks. So I did a kind of shuffle/slide run. Once in awhile I would hit a patch that wasn't icy and that would feel so good when my shoes would grip the ground.
Anyways.....I don't really have a nick-name. My husband calls me Cyn that's about it. When I was in grade school I did. It was Sittler because I had a really bad home perm that looked like Darryl Sittler and I traded hockey cards with the boys.
Jesus has a lot of beautiful names. I love the music from the Messiah where they list all his names. But I still think my favourite is still just Jesus. I love that song "Jesus What a Beautiful Name". Sometimes when Im in the middle of a tough time I will just say his name out loud. Jesus. It immediately calms me. It reminded me of when I was running on the ice and suddenly hit a patch with no ice. My feet grip the ground.
Booklet:
He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
How many names do you have? Do you have a nick-name? What name of Jesus do you like best?
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This morning when I went for a run it was still dark and as I took my first step I almost went flying. There was a layer of ice on the sidewalks. So I did a kind of shuffle/slide run. Once in awhile I would hit a patch that wasn't icy and that would feel so good when my shoes would grip the ground.
Anyways.....I don't really have a nick-name. My husband calls me Cyn that's about it. When I was in grade school I did. It was Sittler because I had a really bad home perm that looked like Darryl Sittler and I traded hockey cards with the boys.
Jesus has a lot of beautiful names. I love the music from the Messiah where they list all his names. But I still think my favourite is still just Jesus. I love that song "Jesus What a Beautiful Name". Sometimes when Im in the middle of a tough time I will just say his name out loud. Jesus. It immediately calms me. It reminded me of when I was running on the ice and suddenly hit a patch with no ice. My feet grip the ground.
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