Refreshed

I spent Friday and Saturday in Corpus Christi. The paper sent me down there to photograph two high school football games. And while I'm still not loving photographing football, I welcomed the chance to head down south and run along the beach. So Saturday morning I woke up early and hit Shoreline until it hit Ocean Drive. I think I did about six miles, but wasn't terribly concerned with distance as much as I was with enjoying the run. Ever since Marine Corps I've had a tough time wanting to be out on the roads. Maybe it's because I didn't take enough time off before starting to train for another race, (I had 6 days of no running). Either way I was hoping to be refreshed physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. So I just ran until I felt like turning back.
I sat on the pier at Cole Park on my way back to the hotel and just took in the wonders that God has created. I mean here I was using the body He has given me to cruise along a body of water He created. It was one of those times where I felt like I was using my body for more than exercise, but instead I was using it as a means of pure worship, to help me appreciate all the glory God has given me and continues to offer me. I hope to continue to use running as worship time. Especially when I run alone, early in the morning. It seems like that is the best time to just be silent and listen for God's voice.