It’s funny how you change during life. Carrie and I were running/walking one night and I was talking about how surprised I am that I actually enjoy running and miss it when I can’t get out there and run a bit.  Then she asked me the type of question only your best friend would ask: “If you had to give up either chips and queso or running for the rest of your life, which would it be?” Oh man. I LOVE chips and queso. I know it’s bad for me, but while other people may crave chocolate or other sweets, I want some processed cheese. I really badly want processed cheese. You know what though? I pick running. Big time pick running because there are other things that I like to eat, but running is just, well, not replaceable in the same way. I’m not sporty, I’m not athletic, I wouldn’t even call myself a runner. I’m not fast and I won’t probably win any medals, but I’m at a stage in life right now where I desire, I crave, putting on my running shoes and hitting the pavement.

I know this is a stretch, but bear with me here because apparently I have a mind that’s all over the place sometimes: Later as I was thinking about this amazing transformation of my desires,  Psalm 37:4 came to mind. (“Delight yourself  in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”)  As a child, I thought this was awesome-okay, easy enough, I believe in Jesus, He gives me everything I want! YESSS! Later I realized, “Hey! If I delight in the Lord, my desires will be His desires, not necessarily the things I desired to begin with!” I want God to give me the desires of my heart, but I don’t want Him to change those desires. And yet, that’s what he’s doing everyday. Taking away the queso and giving me a pair of running shoes. You know what? I often don’t even notice that he’s changing things until someone mentions it. Dear Lord, thank you that you love me just as I am, but don’t want me to be a queso eating fatty. I want your design for my life. Continue with the overhaul!