Mark runs ... through life

TIGHTEN UP!

142 days to the Cincinnati Flying Pig Half Marathon

Today’s weight 194.8

Rode the exercise bike this morning.  My left leg has some weakness.

It’s time to prepare my annual list of want to do’s, like to do’s and dream abouts, otherwise known as my New Year’s Resolutions.

My list has all the usual suspects: lose weight, get fit, save money, more family, more friends, more church, yada, yada, yada.

Sometimes a thought will come into my head and I know it’s not my own.  I know that the thought’s got to be a God thing.  Thinking about my resolutions as I drove into work this morning I believe God gave me a couple of words to think over.  Tighten Up!

It’s time for me to tighten up my life. I’m too loose.  I have too many parts going in too many different directions.  Let’s get out the screwdriver and WD40 and get to work.

1. No more multitasking.  That might work for some people but it’s obvious not a gift I’ve been blessed with.
2. Keep asking why.  Why am I doing this?  Why is this important? Does it reflect Christ?  Does it match my values?  I want to build my life around God, family and others.  I’ll let God take care of me.
3. More focus.  I can’t do everything I want to do.  I have to determine what is really important,  which things deserve my time and attention.  This year I’m picking three things I want to accomplish, setting measurable goals and making myself accountable.

This is going to take a lot of time, counsel and prayer.  I’ll have to get back to you.

What’s on you list?  What parts of your life do you need to tighten up?

More on my St. Jude weekend next post.

Come run with me.