Revelations while running

Since training for the 10 miler last fall I have been running for the most part without music or headphones. This has been a new and rewarding experience for me. It gives me time to think and pray and just more time processing and making decisions about life instead of avoiding and wasting time distracting myself from running. This morning I was running and often times especially lately I will find my thoughts drifting towards something negative or focusing on something that I really don't need to be focusing on (something that happened, dating, children, etc). This morning when I found myself drifting and focusing on what God really doesn't have in His plan for me right now I prayed for Him to take my mind and heart and refocus them on what He wants me to focus on instead of what my selfish thoughts want to focus on. I got a little distracted crossing the street and it's icy and snowy on the sidewalks right now so it takes a little more concentration to stay upright while running outside these days (I think I moved to Michigan and no one told me). After crossing the street I decided to challenge myself and take a little different route than normal. As I went up the street and turned onto the next street the scenery of the snow covered Blue Ridge Mountains took my breath away and I felt as though it was a reminder from God of how much he loves me and how big and powerful he is. I immediately felt him refocusing me back on His track and felt a sense of peace that surpasses human understanding. It was an amazing moment and reminder that He loves us so much that He created this beautiful earth for us to live on and take care of. What an amazing God and what an amazing God moment.