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Twice now, I have gone to my mailbox and while walking back to the house and looking at the mail, my feet hit where the curb declines for the driveway and twice I have hit the ground hard \u2013 lacerations on my hands and knees and this last time, hit my forehead hard. Thank God, other than the scrapes, I was okay. Thankfully, twice fallen and twice no one saw me fall! Whew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this day, May 6, 2012, I ran the Vancouver, Canada Half Marathon. I finished in 2:29. It would have been faster except a little lady carrying groceries stepped off the curb right in front of me and tripped me. I went tumbling. Scrapes and cuts on elbows, knees, hands. I survived to tell this story.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was recalling all these falls (and, oh, I could tell you more), and feeling so grateful that I have never had a broken or fractured bone. I know my angels must get “time and a half” for their duty with me. Simply distracted, not being cautious and aware of my surroundings. It almost sounds like I\u2019m prone to accidents but more than anything, I think I\u2019m prone to not paying attention to where I am and what I\u2019m doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This scripture inspired this blog: \u201cLet your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.\u201d (Proverbs 4:25-26) Well, if that doesn\u2019t explain my \u201cCase of the Falls\u201d, I don\u2019t know what does.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is like those things that the enemy uses to trip us up when we are making great progress. Something we say or do or someone else says or does or something that takes our focus off the goal that is set before us. About FACE! I get it. Do you get it, too? We must keep our eyes looking directly forward at Him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Father God, please help us keep focused on the path you have set before us. Please keep us from the distractions the enemy uses to take our eyes off of You and your promises. Please give us the wisdom to discern the enemy’s ploys and keep our eyes focused on You Whose plans for us are good and not evil; a straight path and a perfect time and finish. No more looking back or down or sideways — only forward. Keep reminding us, O Lord, that You are in control of everything and as long as we keep our eyes on You and walk in Your ways, everything will work out according to your perfect will. Thank You for your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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