I remember the first time I heard the song “One Thing Remains.”

I was training for my first marathon and was struck by these lyrics:

I loved the idea of applying the words of 1 Corinthians 13 to distance running, powered by God’s endless and unfailing love, and I remembered these lyrics as I ran Marine Corps. 

On today’s run, I was praying about my next marathon.  As I was nearing the end of the run, I heard this song again–which is quite remarkable given than I left my phone and earbuds at home!  (I don’t think I was hallucinating; I believe it was coming from the water park near my house.)  I’m taking it as a sign that there will be a next marathon…