Week 5 || 100MileMonday

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Joanna Klassen

Well, what an exciting moment to make it through week 5!!😄 We are well over 1/3rd of the way through this 92-day challenge. The weather is officially warming up for everyone, and the fresh spring air is so invigorating, isn’t it?! ☺️🍃 As I went out for my walk, I was thinking about the endurance that will be needed for each of us to finish this challenge. My mind instantly went to that one line from Hebrews 12 where it says, “who for the joy that was set before HIM endured…”. Jesus Christ, our triumphant Forerunner, fixed His eyes on the JOY set before Him, and He endured. It was a good reminder for me that JOY fuels endurance! For the Spring100 Challenge, we have the joy of crossing the virtual finish line and celebrating with friends and family across the World. In the spiritual race of life, we have the joy of what we have been given here on earth and that which we are promised for all eternity. I pray you’re given eyes to see the JOYS set before you as you set out to conquer week 6 of the 2025 Spring100 challenge!!👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️💯

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Spring100 Weekly Meditation
JOY Fuels Endurance

Nehemiah 8:10 || Week 5

“1. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Is it not good to belong to a God that makes gladness the pathway to power? Satan is a very gloomy god. But Jesus said, “Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for, behold, your reward is great in heaven” (Luke 6:23). Satan cannot abide the songs of the saints. (Knowing this he fabricates “musical” substitutes which are not the heart-songs of happy people, but the grunts and gasps and screams of people without peace.) I have seen Satan driven out with the songs of hope-filled Christians. And I know that in my own life finding the pace to finish the race means recovering the joy of the Lord again and again. Joy is a great power.

2. “We rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:2).

Some joy comes from what we have now—forgiveness of sin, fellowship with God, purposeful lives, worship, fellowship, sunrise, sunset, precious friends and family. But the simple and painful fact is “our outer nature is wasting away” (2 Corinthians 4:16); we are “afflicted in every way… perplexed… persecuted… struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9); and we who have the Spirit “groan inwardly as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:23). Therefore if we’re going to have an unwavering joy in this life, it will have to be “in hope.” “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience”—and with joy (Romans 8:24f). Therefore “Rejoice in hope!” (Romans 12:12).

3. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be crying any more, for the former things have passed away…The city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.” (Revelation 21:4,23).

This is our hope. The glory of God will one day stand forth in a new creation and wipe away all evil and all pain and all sorrow and all fear and all guilt. All obedience and faithfulness will be vindicated and rewarded. All self-denial and suffering in faith will be recompensed 100-fold. “He who did not spare his only Son, but gave him up for us all, will freely give us all things with him” (Romans 8:32) All that God owns will be the inheritance of his children for their everlasting enjoyment.

4. “I do not cease [to pray] for the eyes of your hearts to be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of your calling and what is the wealth of the glory of God’s inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:16-18).

The great challenge for us now is to know the glory of our hope. To see it with the eyes of the heart and not just think about it with the mind. This is the great spiritual battle. And this is fought with the television off, on our knees in the Word. God forbid that “seeing we would not see and hearing we would not hear.” Let us pray with all our heart that the God who said, “Let there be light,” will shine in our heart “to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6).

Summary

Pray for eyes > behold the glory of God > hope in that glory > rejoice in hope > be strong in joy.” John Piper

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QUESTION: As we close out week 5, I would love to hear at least one Thanksgiving or praise you have from this past week! Remember, joy fuels gratitude. So let’s speak of God’s mighty acts and rejoice in His goodness together!

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“Enjoying a break from school with some of my girls.” Teresa B

“Gorgeous Sunrise This Morning!!🌅” The Carneys

“A fun walk while our sister was in town. 😍” Marla H.

“Lady and I have passed the quarter mark and are almost at 30 miles total! When I started out I wasn’t sure I could actually make 100 but now it’s looking more and more possible!” Lydia Willcock — “Enjoying a beautiful day for a walk while getting in some educational reading!” Rebekah R.

“Enjoying a chilly spring day with friends!! 🎉🥳 ” Nadia

“had a lovely time walking and talking with my bro!! ☺️” Grace F. — “Another beautiful day in Ontario to get some more steps towards our goal!” Jacob S.

“Morning walks with Grandpa” Brittany N.

“Getting some miles on a beautiful hike!” Hannah W.

“Teaching.a class near Galveston gives opportunity for beach walking.” Fred G.

“Had a nice sunrise walk/run this morning.” Mercedes — “Sheri and a friend after a walk in Florida.”

“Going on a “chicken run” :)” Shaila P. — “On a run with Daisy😀!” Josiah S.

“Enjoying an evening walk around our farm!” Susan F.

“5k in the beautiful weather.” Esther L. — “Fun walking around the lake with friends!” Lady Liz

“I’m half way there!” Doris B.

“My 6-week old daughter Whitney and I out for a walk with Shiloh! It’s a beautiful spring day here in Alfred, Maine!!!” Susanna — “Taking a short rest during a four-mile walk around the block. The weather has turned gorgeous!” Mathews family

“Our family is spending a few days in Plymouth, MA, and enjoying lots of walks to historic locations, like Plymouth Rock!” Mary Jo H.

“Such a beautiful week for walking!! Also enjoyed a gorgeous hike this week & passing the 100 mile mark!” Natilyn H. 🥳💯WAY TO GO!!!!

“My father, sister, and I enjoyed doing this 5K to benefit the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail. It was 75 degrees that morning— a sight for sore eyes here in western Pennsylvania!” Jedidiah P

“Going on a walk with our great Aunt.☔️” -” Nicole and Noelle S.

“Had a great time backpacking with my brother last week.” Carter W. — “Morning walk with my little brother!” Renee R.

“We walked in the city to a fun coffee shop to celebrate our mom’s birthday! 🥳” The Reeds 🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

“Loving the spring weather for walking!☺️” Hannah W. — “We were excited to find some Easter surprises hidden on our walking trail during our spring walk today!” Sarah O.

“Had a fun walk with my nieces .☀️😊” Victoria F.

“The mighty tree has fallen from its lofty height!” Anthony L.

“Enjoying a walk around the lake with my sister! 🥰 ” Beth

“I reached 100 this week!! SO glad I was able to participate in this challenge again. I LOVE the leaderboards; I would probably only be at maybe 50 if it wasn’t for the motivation they gave me!😁😂”Samantha F. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!!!!! — “Fun walk in the park with my baby, and two youngest siblings. Laura M.~ Plymouth Maine”

“Mama-daughter walk during a lovely spring sunset! 🤍 Grateful for one on one moments with our littles, and Spring100 jaunts have been a sweet avenue for that.” Kathryn S.

“Great walk in awesome new Brunswick” Jonas D. — “100 miles and counting!!!! Jeremiah and Mom A.” 🙌🏻💯 CONGRATULATIONS!

“Took a walk with some family after our yearly Resurrection Sunday party!” Elizabeth C.

“I enjoyed a nice afternoon walk with my sister and puppy.” Christina — “We’ve been loving our daily early-morning-mile dates – so refreshing for parents of 5! We’ve walked in weather below 20 degrees, in snow, rain, and sleet…making memories 😄” Sheila S.

“High Bridge Trail Virginia. A super tall train rail turned TRAIL! Absolutely gorgeous!” Pam G.

“Walking while my husband runs!” Elisabeth D. — “Just a nice chill trail walk with my sister?-Just kidding…this was the only normal selfie we took amidst all the fooling around😂” Faith B.

“quality time with dad and sis 🫶🏼” Hannah T.

“In the rain!😄” Micaiah M. — “I’m excited to have reached 27 miles with my new walking buddy in training.” Kristle R.

“Out for a walk in State College PA” Ramkowsky crew

“I love my walks on our quiet, wooded driveway – so peaceful! Lots of time spent with the Lord here! 😊” Amanda S. — “Getting some miles in, in the Philippines, while handing out thousands of John & Romans!” Jennifer D

“Praise God for His faithfulness that He shows to us everyday!” Gabriel C

“Nice run getting some mileage in!” Jonathan — “It has been so lovely here in northern Virginia that getting the miles in has been easy!” Sarah M.

“Enjoyed a long walk with my girls! 💜” Lisa F.

Caroline M. checking in for week 5 of the 2025 Spring100!! — “Lisa and Lauren W. enjoying a sunny day and hiking together.”

“The Derby family enjoyed a fun Easter walk together!”

“He IS Risen!” Heidi K. — “Enjoying a break from school with some of my girls.” Teresa B

“I reached 100 miles today with a 3 mile run at 6:30 am. The sun finally peaked out of the clouds as I was finishing! 😁🥳🌅” Elsie S. 💯🙌🏻 Way to go!!!

“My brothers went rollerblading and I walked around our small town! It’s fun to do it with siblings!! 🥰” Charlotte Robbins — “Jogging some miles together! 😁🥳” Nadia S.

“Happy to have gotten my 100 miles!” 🥳💯 GOOD JOB!!

“Bali and I getting our walk in” Onycha H. —“Walking with a young friend is a blessing indeed!” Sara P.

“Enjoying a sibling walk on Resurrection Sunday!✝️🌅🤍😊” Grace S.

“Enjoying a walk around the lake with my sister Anna! 💞” Beth

“”– “Lydia and I enjoyed a lovely walk among the red bud trees along the Pittsburgh North Shore.” Kristin T — “Evening family walk!” Elizabeth

“A few showers on a sunny day last week created an incredible double rainbow for us while we walked! Like a little smile from God ;).” Emily S.

I was blessed to end week 5 with Rebekeh! We grabbed a evening walk and enjoyed a good chat. Her beautiful rose bushes are in full bloom and make for lovely scenery during our walks. I hope you all had a good week and sweet time celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! He is the Way, Truth, and LIFE! “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6. Keep up the fabulous work, everyone!!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.  Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
Isaiah 12:3-4