Training

A lot of my life can be characterized with the word training involved. In school, I am training my mind to think in the terms of a physical therapist. Training it to absorb information about the muscles and nerves of the human body so that I will, one day, be able to aid them. In running, I am training my body to undergo all types of physical and emotional pain so that I will be fearless and in great shape at the starting line of every race.  Training it through means of muscle memory and endurance building to make sure that I am ready for the next day of practice. Training, Training, Training. But there is a much greater training happening in my life right now. God is training me. Training me to depend on Him alone. This training involves a series of tests and obstacles. It thrives on humility and diligence. It requires faith, trust, and love. It is not for the strong...it is for the weak. Threw you a bit on the last one huh? But you see, that is what sets it aside from the rest of the training that we partake in throughout our lives. For it doesn't require us to run numerous track repeats, do multiple pull ups, have legs built up with burning lactic acid, read 17 chapters of anatomy, or take a midterm. Sure it has its obstacles. Sure we are presented with tests. But only this time, there is only one answer to it all. One simple answer...GOD. Pick up your training plan and start now, (if you haven't already). Allow yourself to be weak. Allow God to pick you up. Allow Him to take the reins.