Chariots of Fire

One of my favorite movie quotes of all time comes from the movie Chariots of Fire and seems appropriate for Sunday.  Eric Liddle is the aspiring British Olympian who happens to come from a family of Christian missionaries.  He finds himself conflicted between his family's desire to see him spread the word of God, and his own desires to run.  Talking to his sister, he says, "I believe God made me for a purpose.  But I also believe he made me fast.  When I run, I feel His pleasure."  

I find it encouraging to think that I was made for a purpose, that I wasn't just given the leftovers form the talent bucket in heaven, and that perhaps the Lord has a reason he made me a runner.  I also like to think that I can feel God's pleasure when I run, that somehow caring for the body He gave me brings me closer to Him.  Lastly, it reminds me that when we are looking, we can find God in some unlikely places, like on the track or in the middle of a quiet road somewhere. Today, give thanks for your talents and enjoy your day of rest.