Last Friday Monte and I went for our usual morning run.
After I dropped him at home after about three miles, I reset my bike computer to begin my workout. I touched the wrong button and the cumulative odometer appeared. I was surprised that it showed 2000 miles.
I set this to “0” at the beginning of the year and haven’t paid much attention since. I think this insignificant little number might have a lesson for me—and perhaps for you.
2000 miles isn’t a lot of miles in 7 ½ months for a reasonably serious recreational cyclist. But it puts me on track for about 3500 miles during the year, which is pretty good for an old, bald handcyclist. And the point is that it’s not the number that matters.
I got to 2000 by getting out there pretty much every day and training. I didn’t keep track, didn’t use any fancy software or charts or training plans. I rode the miles by riding the miles.
It sounds so simple, but I have a sense that a lot of things work this way. We make things so complicated, as though an advanced training plan and a whole bunch of high-tech tools are required.
I rode the miles by riding the miles each day, and it didn’t happen all at once. If you don’t know the story, read about my very first handcycle ride.
Maybe we eat less…by eating a little less each day. Maybe we walk a lot of miles by walking a few blocks each day and not fussing about how far. Maybe we read the bible by reading the bible a little each day.
Maybe we talk to Jesus…by talking to Jesus a little each day and letting Him take us where He wants.
Remarkable things happen when we do what’s right and trust God for the results.
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