I had the opportunity to meet two elite runners yesterday.

I’m talking elite elite. Like corporate sponsors and world-class competitions elite. Like one of them is going to Beijing to represent the United States in the marathon elite.

Some days, my job rocks.

Okay, so I was a little star struck. But you know what impressed me the most about these guys? They are sold out for God. They talked about Jesus and their spiritual lives with as much (if not more) passion as they have for running (and these guys have a passion for running).

And they both seem genuinely humbled and grateful by the platform God has entrusted to them to share His good news with their fellow runners and their fans. 

I love that. When you allow God to fully and wholeheartedly use what He’s gifted and wired you to do, you’re going to make an impact for His kingdom.

Amen!

P.S. You might want to check out a nifty video from the marathoner. It shows him on a training run (15 miles!), and he shares about what running means to him and what God means to him. You’ll find it here: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=e593f8eba239bada1a0c