Monday Confessions

I confess that I am in fact writing my Monday Confession on Tuesday morning. I confess I had all day on Monday to write this but didn't feel like doing it. Perhaps this might be the reason for such sporadic posts.

I confess that I took Presidents Day off and feel a little guilty about it. In theory, because my wife was off from school, it was only logical that I too needed to observe this glorious holiday as well. I confess that while observing the holiday, not once was a thought given to the presidents it was to honor.

I confess that I am not only obsessed but addicted to running. Obsession seems to be in my nature and it manifests itself in almost any "new" hobby I may undertake. There is normally an over-the-top immersion into it until the rush fades away. I confess in my recent history I have been obsessed with the guitar, golf, motorcycles, Apple Computer, and now running. Internet activity consist largely to running sites, whether it be blogs, training programs, or shopping. Reading material is made up of various  types of running (i.e. long distance, barefoot, etc.), and an annual subscription to Runners World is a given. Trips to Rapid City always include places where running equipment might be found. Obsession is on thing but addiction seems to take a different slant. I confess that if I miss a day of my running schedule I sort of fall into a slump and begin to mope around. In other words, I get depressed. This is nothing short of addiction.

I confess I have to consciously keep my obsession and addiction in check as it treads so very closely to idolatry. Here's the crazy thing; when the "rush" of this obsession passes I will find another obsession (or it will find me) that will take its place in my heart. I confess that without a consistent immersion into the Word of God and ongoing fellowship with His people I am EASILY given to building idols in my heart. I confess a thankfulness for God's grace that not only delivers me from "me" but fills me with a "greater than" any of my obsessions.