"that's why I run..."

I find myself saying this as a default answer or excuse for a lot of things.

I don't do sports with balls... that's why I run

I love to race... that's why I run

For the gospel of grace... that's why I run

I'm often late... that's why I run

I analyze things to the extreme... that's why I run

I like to be alone... that's why I run

I think too much.. that's why I run

I don't think at all... that's why I run

I have far to much energy for my own good... that's why I run

I like to trespass... that's why I run

Life goes by so fast... that's why I run

I love long roads and fields... that's why I run

It takes no skill just perseverance... that's why I run

I'm a sweet tooth lover... that's why I run

It doesn't cost a thing... that's why I run

To get the job done... that's why I run

To be the first one to get dessert... that's why I run

Because I always think something is following me up the stairs... that's why I run

To feel God's presence and experience His power... that's why I run

You can wear whatever you want... that's why I run

You can do it anywhere... that's why I run

You can do it anytime... that's why I run

Laying down is just that much more satisfying... that's why I run

I live in the city of rain... that's why I run

Walking is boring... that's why I run

For time to pray... that's why I run

To get away... that's why I run

Because God set an awesome race before me... that's why I run

To the beat of my own drum... that's why I run

"Run by my side; live in my heartbeat; give strength to my steps. As the cold surrounds, as the wind pushes me, I know you surround me. As the sun warms me, as the rain cleanses me, I know you are touching me, challenging me, loving me. And so I give you this run. Thank you for matching my stride. Amen."