Today is Kentucky Derby where this beautiful horses will run for the roses. They run with all their hearts and souls as fast as their legs will go. In the end they win lots of money and beautiful roses.
Running for the roses what does that really mean to you? Are you constantly running for the roses as fast as your legs will take you? Are you running from something or towards something? Are you running with all your heart and soul?
A little over one year ago I was running as fast as I could from a lot of things happening in my life. I wanted to find a place of peace and comfort. I ran for the roses. I was experiencing so many thorns. What was in store for me I did not know but I knew I needed to run. Like horses that get scared and they run or fight. At that point I did not want to fight just run. Then I slowed down to a walk and listened to my voice and God's voice and he said fight for all you are worth as I have roses for you as your prize. As I listened and felt the peace, hope was renewed and I went into life fighting with all my heart and soul. I was worth it and everything I represented and honored in life was worth the fight because in the end I received the most beautiful roses that anyone could ever receive in victory lane.
Right now I am going through some more difficult times and I feel like running for the roses again. I want to find that peace and comfort. I want to run with all my heart and soul. Once again I must slow down and understand and listen to my inner voice. God will tell me what I need to do. He will show me the way. I just have to slow down everyday and listen and pray.
Today is ASPIRE'S fundraiser. Trotting towards the Future. Yes, we will have a Kentucky Derby and you can run for the roses, well sort of but it will be warm inside and it will be fun. Join us this evening in running for the roses. 7:00 p.m. New Aldaya Lifescapes, University Ave, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
You see ASPIRE wants to run for the roses. We want to trot into the future and you Ladies and Gentlemen can help us run for the roses by your presence, bidding on our beautiful auction items. The greatest gift you can give is helping us in making a difference in the lives we serve.
God has a plan and we will run for the roses on this journey and look for victory lane. It will take longer than two minutes but we will keep our eyes on victory lane. We will keep looking for a miracle in the midst of the difficulties. When I am overwhelmed and I don't think I have an ounce of energy to continue it is when miracles occur. Join us in running for the roses. This picture is pure love. He is running for the roses.
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