📖 “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3 Saturday has a different rhythm. After a week of responsibilities, early alarms, training sessions, work schedules, and everything else life piles on, today gives you a chance to breathe. To slow down. To reset your pace — physically and spiritually. God didn’t design you to run full speed all the time. Even the strongest need rest. Even the most disciplined need recovery. And today, God invites you to let Him refresh your soul. Rest is not weakness. Rest is obedience. It’s a statement of trust that says, “God, You hold my life together — not my effort.” Use today to get perspective. Maybe that means spending time with your family. Maybe it’s a slower run. Maybe it’s time outside, clearing your mind. Maybe it’s simply sitting in silence, letting God settle your heart. What matters is this: Don’t rush past the invitation to be restored. God strengthens you in the slowdown so you can stand strong in the days ahead. 🕊️Reflection & Prayer Reflection: How can I intentionally slow my pace today and let God refresh my soul? What part of my week needs His rest the most? Prayer: Lord, thank You for this day and for the chance to breathe. Lead me beside Your quiet waters and refresh my soul. Help me rest without guilt, reflect without pressure, and receive the strength You offer freely. Restore what the week has drained, and prepare my heart for the days ahead.

📖 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”— Colossians 3:23 Discipline isn’t flashy. Hard work isn’t glamorous. Most of it happens in the early mornings, the quiet hours, and the moments when no one is watching. That’s where strength is built. That’s where character is shaped. That’s where God does some of His best work in you. This morning, I was genuinely inspired. My son wanted to get up early to skate — and he didn’t just show up, he worked hard. Seeing that kind of effort, dedication, and hunger at his age lit something in me. It reminded me that discipline is contagious. When you live it, people around you catch it — especially your kids. If you want to grow — in faith, in running, in life — it takes discipline. Hard work is part of the calling. God doesn’t bless laziness. He blesses effort, obedience, consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up when motivation fades. very run you grind through, every tough decision you make, every moment you choose discipline over comfort — these things matter. They compound. They build something in you that lasts. And when your children see it... It shapes them too. So this Friday morning, step into the day with purpose. Do the work. Give your best. Honor God with the effort — because discipline isn’t punishment. It's formation. It’s worship. It’s becoming who God is shaping you to be. 🕊️Reflection & Prayer Reflection:Where is God calling me to tighten my discipline today? What’s one area — in my faith, my training, or my daily responsibilities — where I need to lean in and choose effort over ease? Prayer:Lord, strengthen my discipline today. Help me work with purpose, give my best effort, and honor You in every task I take on. Thank You for the example my son set this morning — let his passion fuel mine. Shape my character through the hard work, and turn my daily choices into worship unto You. Keep me focused, committed, and faithful.

https://www.holyfitco.com/blog-3-1/planning-your-2026-running-year-a-faith-based-approach

📖 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”— Luke 16:10 Being faithful isn’t just about showing up for the big moments. It's about what you do when nobody is watching. It's the choices you make when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or stretched. It's the small, quiet, daily acts of obedience that build a life of strength and integrity. Faithfulness shows up in everything — how you work, how you speak, how you parent, how you run, how you pray, how you carry yourself when life is good, and how you hold on when life gets hard. Some days faithfulness feels easy.Other days it feels like all you can do is take one shaky step in the right direction.But God sees every effort.He honors every act of discipline.He strengthens every moment where you choose obedience over comfort. Even in this season — when motivation dips and discipline is being tested — staying faithful matters.Your consistency, your effort, your heart… they all point back to Him.God doesn’t ask for perfection.He asks for faithfulness — one day, one step, one decision at a time. 🕊️Reflection & Prayer Reflection:Where is God calling me to be faithful today — even in the small, unnoticed areas of my life? What one choice can I make that reflects obedience and trust? Prayer:Lord, teach me to be faithful in everything — in the small tasks and the big responsibilities. Strengthen my discipline, guide my decisions, and help me honor You in the way I live, work, train, speak, and love others. Let my life reflect steady obedience to You, no matter the season.

📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately. The kind that sneaks in with the shorter days, the colder weather, and the change of season. It’s like someone flipped a switch and suddenly everything feels a little heavier, a little slower, and a lot harder to push through. And to be honest, discipline has been a real fight this past week — especially with running. The drive hasn’t been there. The spark isn’t hitting. The miles feel harder than they should. Seasonal depression has a way of dulling even the things you normally love. But here’s the truth: God sees every bit of this. And He meets you right in the middle of it. He’s not disappointed. He’s not surprised. He’s not shaking His head at your struggle. He draws close. He strengthens. He lifts. This season won’t last forever. Your motivation will return. Your joy will rise again. Your legs will feel lighter. Your discipline will find its rhythm. But right now, you don’t have to pretend you’re firing on all cylinders. You just need to keep showing up — even in small ways. A short run. A walk. A prayer. A breath.Tiny steps still move you forward.And God honors every single one. 🕊️Reflection & Prayer Reflection:Where am I feeling the weight of this season the most — mentally, physically, spiritually? And what small act of faithfulness can I commit to today, even if my energy is low? Prayer:Lord, meet me in this funk. Lift the heaviness that’s settled over my spirit. Give me strength where I’m weak, motivation where I’m drained, and peace where I feel overwhelmed. Help me take small, steady steps even when discipline feels hard. Remind me that this season will pass and that You are with me in every mile, every moment, and every struggle.