Keep Running

Just because the world tells you something is impossible, doesn't mean that it is. If someone who never ran before decides to go out and run a 5 mile race, chances are he is not going to make it. Does that mean he'll never be able to run that distance? No, but it will take training and practice and a great deal of discipline. The things God asks of you are not easy- you may fall and have to keep trying- but never give up. It's only impossible if you listen to the ones who say "it's too hard- just relax, give up, God will understand". How will you know if you never try? The Father is easily pleased, but seldom satisfied. He will be the one pushing you further, to do better, to go far beyond that which is "comfortable". Before you know it, He will have you doing things you never thought you could, and you will be glad you didn't settle for the easy way. So when the world tells you that it's not worth it to try, that you should just give up (or give in), that it's time to stop now that you are getting tired, just smile and nod . . . and keep running. There's no telling how far you'll get.

Toby Mac
"Lose My Soul" (from the album Portable Sounds, 2007):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duj9sS-mqSo