small victories

So yesterday I decided I was going to continue to push forward on my quest to gain distance to my runs.  I didn't tell anyone but I had determined that I was going to add a mile to my run.  My last run was 5 miles, so I had the mindset I was going to hit 6.  Was a pretty afternoon, wasn't too hot, and there was a little breeze.  I set my pace and held it.  Mile 1 felt good, mile 2 just as good, mile 3 even better, mile 4 not too bad, mile 5 I felt good.... in fact I felt like Rocky Balboa, I felt like pumping my fist up in the air because I was going to do this.  The last mile felt like forever, and then finally in my ear I heard "6 miles....", I couldn't hold it in I did do the Rocky fist pump then.... I felt victorious!!

^10 “Who despises the day of small things? (Zechariah 4:10)

A small victory.  Many may read this above and think "ok whats the big deal".

If you think about it life is full of "small victories" more than "large victories"

•   you wake up for work on time
• all green lights down patton ave (lol)
• you finish your work load with a little time to spare
• your child reads with little to no help
• your child does well on a test
• your child does a chore without being asked
• you lose a pound or two
• you gain a mile to your run
• you shave 30 sec off a mile
• a young person's attitude completely changes towards you
• your child memorizes a bible verse
• your child volunteers to pray
• you overcome a fear of praying in public

don't despise or overlook the small victories, those are the ones that will keep you going.

your not always going to

• get the job you want
• see your fav team win
• make 100 on tests
• find a killer deal on a house or car
• win an all expense paid vacation
• finish in 1st place
• lead a person to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ

if you rely only on the larger victories you will find yourself being discouraged.

When victory or accomplishments happen celebrate them whether large or small.....

Have a great weekend, Chris