Class Has Officially Started!

Last night was our first Run for God bible study class.  I was a nervous wreck.  I did the whole talk really fast because I was such a nervous wreck thing.  Leading up to the evening I kept having all of these negative thoughts like:

*What happens if a seasoned runner shows up, takes one look at me as the "leader", and bolts?

*What do I really know about running?

*How can I be a good leader for this group?

*What in the world was I thinking?!?!?!

*What happens when we do the training portion, and I cannot keep up (even though I have been running for months now)?

Why was I so anxious and nervous about it?  It did not add a single hour to my life by worrying.  And, I should have known that God has it all under control.  I am in awe of what He is able to accomplish.  I left Run for God last night more jazzed about running and ecstatic knowing that I was drawing closer to God.  He knew what he was doing. 

I was blown away by the people in my group.  We had different ages, different ability levels, both males and females, singles, and even married people coming to the class together!  When we did our training, yes, I was slower than a lot of the people in the group, but I quickly realized, it does not matter!  Already seeing the camaraderie developing in the group is humbling.  The best part?  I know that we will be adding people to our group next week!  We are going to keep expanding, and it is awesome because we all need each other. 

I am believing that lives will be touched and changed through this group.  I am believing that connections will be made.  I am believing that God will be glorified.  I cannot wait until next Thursday!