Long weekend running

Thanks to Mr Washington and Mr. Lincoln for having their birthdays - that gave me a 3-day weekend which I extended to 4-days.  The foot continues to feel better and I've finally dialed in the heal cushion and molded in-soles for my shoes - works great.  Saturday I did some miles on the treadmill, Sunday out on the road for 6-miles and then Monday decided to go long and see how that felt.  Got 11.5 miles done in the morning and afterwards the foot felt fine - I did "ice-massage" it with a frozen water bottle which does seem to make a big difference in recovery.  It was great to be out and not certain what route I was going to take or how long I would stay out.  Meandered up towards the North-end of the Island and then cut across to the West and just worked my way home - that is truly what I love about running; the freedom to go!!  The long run felt good and helped my mindset towards the April and May races I'm signed up for, especially the Half-marathon in May.  I'll keep pushing distance up slowly and then start focusing on pace to see if I can do a sub 1:45half which would be my goal

I've been reading Ephesians chapter 1 the last couple of weeks and have been blessed by what God is speaking to me through this book.  I've summarized the chapter as AAA (triple A) Adoption, Acceptance, and Authority.  I led communion at church on Sunday and used this as some of my thoughts in my talk.  I think one of the great reminders to me is the gift and empowerment God has given to us in the Holy Spirit.  Holy Spirit has been given to us as "a mark for those that believe in Christ Jesus.  A deposit guarantying our inheritance as son's and daughters of the living God" - that in itself is awesome but then we read a bit later in the chapter that the Holy Spirit is a power within us, the "same power that was exerted in raising Jesus from the dead" - don't know about you but that is REAL power and it resides in me!  Now comes the convicting question, do I live my life as someone who knows, accepts and applies that power - or do I know it's there but am content to let it sit or go untapped?  Personally, there is a lot more I can, and should, be doing for Christ through the power He has provided me - I need to more fully accept my adoption. 

It was a good weekend of time with my wife, time in the Word, and time on the road.  My God is so very good to me and I am grateful.