...and run

We participate in this race called life,
never knowing when we’ll cross the line,
but every hurdle is made a bit easier
by focusing on the Divine.

From one step to the next,
the course may be constantly shifting; 
what begins as an uphill challenge
suddenly morphs into a memory uplifting.

Sometimes the view is unobstructed - 
other times the track is winding;
we stride through the unpredictable
not knowing what we’ll be finding.

Days can feel like a marathon, 
months, more like a sprint; 
it’s important to breath it all in…
every moment is worth a mint!

Freedom is a tangible treasure, Son shining and breeze at our back;         
but swifter winds bring taller walls…
the “can-do” falls prey to attack.

Regardless our daily circumstance
or nature’s means of wrath, 
we can choose to remain mentally hardy
as we journey along life’s path.

So no matter the weather, no matter the climb,
once each new day has begun,
tie up those laces, shake off the dust…
…and run.