Hold Fast

On Sunday's throughout the year, I hope to post worship songs that have helped me through a season of life, on a run, or in some other meaningful way.  I know that some folks will ask how can I use one of these songs in the context of running.  Doesn't it diminish the meaning.  To the contrary.  Quite honestly, if we cannot apply the what we learn from the Bible and worship songs to everyday life, we are missing a great opportunity.  This song came on my shuffle yesterday, when I was struggling to finish a 10 mile run.  I used "hold fast" to do just that.  Hold fast to the pace I set out before you, to helping those with meals at the DRM.  It doesn't hurt anywhere near what it is like not to have food or a warm place to sleep or to recover from a life of addiction.  As a matter of fact, that kind of hurt cannot be used in the same context as a run.  As Ryan Bingham (country artist) might say, "if I have that kind of problem, I'll be in pretty good shape."  There also comes a time in a marathon when holding fast will be our struggle, the point where we hit the wall, and we all will, even the elite. So, Hold Fast in all of life's journey's.

"Hold Fast"
by Mercy Me
To everyone who's hurting
To those who've had enough
To all the undeserving
That should cover all of us
Please do not let go
I promise there is hope

Hold fast
Help is on the way
Hold fast
He's come to save the day
What I've learned in my life
One thing greater than my strife
Is His grasp
So hold fast

Will this season ever pass?
Can we stop this ride?
Will we see the sun at last?
Or could this be our lot in life?
Please do not let go
I promise you there's hope

You may think you're all alone
And there's no way that anyone could know
What you're going through
But if you only hear one thing
Just understand that we are all the same
Searching for the truth
The truth of what we're soon to face
Unless someone comes to take our place
Is there anyone?
All we want is to be free
Free from our captivity, Lord
Here He comes

Today Day 26: 6 miles; 2014: 161 miles