Running Partners

David is definately at a high point in his life as he triumphantly returns to Saul from killing the giant. Jonathon, Saul's son, is there and after hearing David speak, "becomes one in spirit with David and loves him as himself." He sees something in David that he can't ignore - maybe confidence, maybe faith, maybe courage - and he makes a pact to always be on David's side in life. For the rest of David's life, Jonathon desires to run with him through whatever comes his way - to put David's priorities above even his own. Is that possible? I mean, being one in spirit means putting someone else's deepest dreams, desires, passions first - even above your own. Jonathon is so attracted to God in David that he is willing to invest all of himself in someone else...what a gift. Today as I run I pray for the grace of God to humbly put others before myself - to truly experience being one in spirit with and loving others as myself.