Really? It's in there?

Yesterday I met some magnificent young ladies in Minnesota (which that state surprised me a little) and we began talking about running. Colleen was encouraging, as she too doesn't enjoy the ordeal, but was willing to jump on board for a Hood-to-Coast team. Stacey was inspiring with her discipline and training for the 5k she is running this weekend. Through the course of the conversation it was mentioned how we truly are made for going the distance and movement. I was reminded of what Jeff Galloway, an olympian medalist, refers to in his book; "Experts and others point to the ancient bio-mechanisms of the ankle, achilles, buttocks, and many other components which are forward motion exercise-specific adaptations." Isn't that wild? It's in there!!!!! As a healthy individual I have access to everything I need to be able to do this half marathon next weekend... and with some training, all those pieces begin to work together and running "becomes easier".
On the same note, I am reminded of 2 Peter 1:3 where it states that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness. I have been given everything I need to live the life that my heavenly Father desires and is glorified by. Col. 1:28 tells us that Christ is in us, it's that simple. These things don't always feel true. When I run and my muscles are in agony, or more like I can't breathe, or I see a hill (to be honest, it doesn't even have to be that big in order for me to want to complain) and I long to walk, it doesn't feel like I have what it takes to accomplish the task, but the truth is, I do!!!! I can do it!!!! I can live according to the gospel!!!! and I can run a marathon!!!!!! I have been entrusted with the opportunity to believe God's Word even when I don't think I see or feel anything that would help me believe. I am so excited!!! What a great gift! I have been given all that I need to survive those runs. Maybe I should use another word besides survive so I can get mentally stoked about going the distance... let's say it like this...I have been given all that I need to run the race, finish the course. I also have all that I need to live according to the gospel through the true knowledge of Him who called me by His own glory and excellence. Now this is inspiring!!!!