Move

Sometimes when I face a block to productivity (at least where writing is concerned) I lean on my ever faithful crutch: song lyrics.  This time, it is not so much about a block as a song fitting in so well with the theme or direction I feel things are heading.

This year, one of my goals is to run 1,00 miles (a total of 2,013 miles running/bicycling) and contribute $1 for each mile I cover to Hope House (a Midland, Texas charity which provided temporary housing to individuals and their families when seeking cancer treatment in the Midland, Texas area).  If you are so inclined, there is a Donate button on this web page to contribute as well towards my goal.

Based on this goal, much of my writing will focus on the idea of Moving, from getting started, to keeping it going, to finishing strong.  On that note, I will share the song lyrics to "Move" by Mercy Me, an upbeat song that inspires me to just move.  Because where we are is not where we need to finish, there is a destination for us.  We all need to move.

The hardest step of anything you want to accomplish is the first one.  It is surrounded by self-doubt, nay-sayers, and uncertainty.  But the only way to get from one place to the next is to put one foot in front of the other and just MOVE.  To quote J.R. R. Tolkien, "Little by little, one travels far."  Take the first step.

Move by Mercy Me

I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days

I wont stop, Ill keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but wont break
As long as I can see your face

(Chorus)
When life wont play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I cant seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I wont let it drag me down
Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (move)
I'm gonna move (move)
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)

Ive got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but wont break
As long as I can see your face

(Chorus)

No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
No matter what life brings
Gotta move gotta move to a different beat (x2)

I just might bend but wont break
As long as I can see your face

(Chorus) x2

Goals Update:
I know these may get old fast for those of you who happen by this blog, but it is a way for me to accomplish several things: stay accountable, track progress, and share struggles/disappointments.  It also gives me a reason to get myself behind the keyboard and pilot this ship a little further. 

Read through the ESV Bible chronologically.
Today's reading:
Genesis 16-19.
Sarai and Hagar
Abraham and the covenant of circumcision
Isaac's birth promised
Abraham intercedes for Sodom
God rescues Lot
God destroys Sodom
Lot and his daughters

2,013 in 2013 for Hope House.
Today, I ran a 5K in Monahans, TX.  I know I am still a bit short of where I should be for my daily averages, but I anticipate making up  miles soon.