Today it started! Boston 2014 training is now officially underway. The first four miles of many are now logged en route to the 2014 Boston Marathon with Team Hoyt. Yes, You Can! is Team Hoyt’s motto and the message they spread. This training season I will rely on this mantra more than ever.
2013 has been very eventful to say the least. Running has been good therapy but hard to do. I have taken the last two weeks off and quite honestly I am ready to get started again. The physical and emotional fatigue of the past year have taken a toll. I know God gave me running as a ministry to reach others…but I also know He gave it to me as a form of worship and comfort. This season will be one I try to find the joy the fatigue has taken.
Last week God provided me with encouragement through song once again. I was asked to share my story with my church’s women’s group at our Christmas banquet this past Saturday. While preparing my testimony I heard Amy Grant singing Breath of Heaven on Pandora.
The song took on new meaning to me in regards to the year I have experienced. The words flowed over me like a calm. God showed me He was there helping me with the load I was carrying and He would surround me with His breath of Heaven. Now, I don’t compare myself to Mary at all!!! Her role is a very special one ordained by God. But, I do believe we all have our own loads that scare us…cause us to feel alone…make us feel as if we are in the dark…and make us feel weak when we need to be strong. This song cries out to the Lord and asks for light, strength and HELP! The words ‘breath of Heaven, hold me together…’ have been and will continue to be my prayer. I too want to ‘offer all I am’ and have you ‘Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy!’
Then His breath of Heaven hit me again today as I was finishing my first four miles of many, many more…I know I have already stated this…but I had to state it again! This is the beginning! He showed me He will be my strength when I feel as if I am falling apart. He will help me be strong. He will light the path and HIS breath will surround me every step I run, walk or jog. His strength is made GREAT in my weakness…
Isaiah 40.29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
2 Corinthians 12.9
Listen and let His breath cover you and all you may be going through this season: He will be your strength and breath!
Breath of Heaven – Amy Grant
I have traveled many moonless nights
Cold and weary with a babe inside
And I wonder what I’ve done
Holy Father, You have come
And chosen me now to carry Your Son
I am waiting in a silent prayer
I am frightened by the load I bear
In a world as cold as stone
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now, be with me now
Breath of Heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Breath of Heaven
Do you wonder as you watch my face
If a wiser one should have had my place?
But I offer all I am
For the mercy of Your plan
Help me be strong, help me be, help me
Breath of Heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Breath of Heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Breath of Heaven, Breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven
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The song is a perfect one to keep with you on your journey to Boston! He will bless you and be with you every step!
I agree…so glad it found me. Love you!