Talk about endurance

Two posts ago I blogged about endurance. But folks, I've got to tell you that as of today I have a completely different mental picture of what endurance can look like.

Read this article that was posted on SI.com.

Now, think about your spiritual life. What if we approached every day like this guy? What if we woke up and jumped in the water, no matter how beat down we are, and continued our fight toward the finish line? Seriously, can you even begin to imagine that?

We're talking serious dedication to our Cause. Of course at the same time we're talking serious danger and possible attack from all manner of predator (including the dreaded toothpick fish...that's enough to keep me out of the Amazon River!!). We have all...certainly me included...spent way too much time thinking that things are neat, pretty, rosy when we follow God. Suffering is a reality as a Christ follower. Fighting (or swimming) toward the finish line will bring suffering...fatigue...heart ache...hardship. But oh the feeling when we finally finish well!!

I don't feel good today but I've found myself all excited thinking about this kind of commitment to Christ. It's not going to be easy but let's jump in the water together!!