Still Standing

DEVOTIONAL

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:19

Even when I don’t feel strong, I still run.

Some runs feel amazing.
Some feel like survival.

I’ve had runs where I felt unstoppable.
And others where every step was a battle.

I don’t always feel strong.
Some days, I want to quit.
Some days, my body is tired.
Some days, my brain is louder than my legs,
Telling me I’m not enough.
Telling me I should give up.

But I still show up.

Even when I walk more than I run.
Even when it hurts.
Even when I’m not sure or know I won’t hit my goal.

I still move forward.

And that counts.

Because strength isn’t always loud.

Sometimes, it’s just… refusing to stop.

There’s this verse that said God’s power shows up when we feel weak.

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

That hit me hard, because I feel weak a lot.
But maybe that’s the point.
Maybe that’s where God shows up.

I don’t have to pretend.
I don’t have to hide how tired I am.
I can show up tired.
I can show up scared.
I can show up unsure.

And He’ll still meet me there.

When I run, I remember that I’m still here.
I’ve made it through every hard day so far.
I’m not perfect, but I’m not done.

You don’t have to feel strong to be strong.
You’re still standing.
Still trying.
Still running your race.

That means more than you know.

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CHALLENGE:

What if today, you stopped pretending to be strong, and just showed up?

You might be surprised who meets you in the middle of the mess.