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A Run Focusing On The Physical Needs Of Others

Had a sluggish start this morning, but I pushed myself and got things improved my the end of my run. I did miss most of the rain, just got caught in some sprinkles during the last quarter mile.

Most of my focus though was on those I know that have physical needs, including our Enable The Children sponsored child.

It seems that the physical needs in our world almost match that of the spiritual need. And yet we see time and again that God uses those physical needs to bring people into relationship with Him. Most of need a jolt every now and then to help us remember what’s most important in this life here.

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