Day Eleven 4-2

As I ride in the car on the way home from the 5K, it is no coincidence that my scripture to focus on, emphasizing prayer and the promises of God is Isaiah 40:28-31. It summarizes today beautifully...


^"28 Do you not know?
   Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
   the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
   and his understanding no one can fathom.
²⁹ He gives strength to the weary
   and increases the power of the weak.
³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
   and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the LORD
   will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
   they will run and not grow weary,
   they will walk and not be faint. "


I am taken back by how blessed I was by this event. I know that wasn't the purpose of course, but I was absolutely overwhelmed by the goodness of people's hearts, and by their support and hope for this family. As I was running, I got choked up several times by families decked out in their race shirts sitting on their truck beds in the driveways watching us run and cheering us on, kids running along the fences, police men smiling, and humble men sitting quietly in their cars trying not to be scene but wanting to be a part of it with quiet nods both understanding the significance and importance of what was taking place.


This was small town America at its best and I was so proud to be there. God was undeniably present and glorified!