The Race of Faith: Resiliently Running with Perseverance for Hope and Healing in a Hurting World
What 13.1 miles taught me about running the race of faith and why we keep showing up for healing!
I, Emma Rose, have been training for a half-marathon for the last 8 months. On September 7th, I finally ran the race. Several of you generously gave towards the causes I ran for (THANK YOU!).
As my body slowed down last week, recovering from the race while processing dark headlines in the world, the Lord reminded me of 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV): “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
Paul wasn’t just talking about a footrace. He was talking about a life’s journey marked by endurance, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to the light and love of God. As I trained while also preparing to do trauma story-work with Integrate You, I kept seeing the parallels between running a marathon and cultivating a resilient life in Christ. Read more to see the 10 PR Lessons on Resilient Rhythms to Run with Christ He taught me!
Integrating Physical Well-being for Growth and Healing
To the person who feels fragmented, like your body, mind, soul, and spirit are running different races, this is for you.
My journey with my marathon training has been a powerful, physical reminder of all the commitments I've made on a deeper level. The last eight months have been a testament to both the beauty and the struggle of pressing forward, even when everything feels like it’s going wrong.
I recently hit my peak run: 12 miles, followed by a 1.45-mile walk, leaving me with just two weeks to taper and rest before my first half marathon race this upcoming Sunday. That peak run was a beautiful mess.