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Two Things that Now Go Together

Jon Thomas - Friday, February 12, 2010
I spent part of my day off yesterday at the pool at my gym. I wanted to do 80 laps and as I started, partly due to a lack of sleep the night before and part due to the tediousness of swimming back and forth, my motivation was lacking more than the Detroit Lions offense line...or defensive line...or...

So I prayed for some focus and determination to get through the work out. Then, with each touch of the wall, someone would come to mind and I would spend the lap praying for them. I was amazed at how many people and different situations came to mind. A student waiting to hear if they got into the University of Florida, a family who had a pipe burst in their home, a relationship torn by divorce, people I know that are struggling financially. There was also a lot of praises. Our new worship coordinator, a great conversation that I had Tuesday night with a brand new believer, great confirmation mentors, just to name a few. Not only did I swim in record time (at least for me), it made for an enjoyable start to a day off.

I need to find other unique places to begin conversations with God.