Week 8 || 100MileMonday

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Caroline Flournoy

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WAY TO GO! Week 8 of the 2025 Spring100 Challenge is complete. 👏🏼💯 We are getting closer and closer to June 20th!! Those who are still working hard to finish 100 miles strong, don’t give up!! You got this.🙌🏻 After last week’s reminder to RUN TO WIN, this week I have been thinking about not losing heart. It is tempting to grow weary and give up by week 8 of the Spring 100, BUT pressing forward and finishing strong is so rewarding! Perhaps you need a little renewal before you go out and grab your walk/run. A good, healthy breakfast or a quick snack? I am reminded that in our spiritual race, we are told not to lose heart as we are being renewed day by day. One of the ways the Lord renews us is through His Word! “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4. May you find both physical and spiritual renewal to press toward the finish line and finish strong! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Day by Day

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 || Week 8

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

WITH every new day the life of nature is renewed. As the sun rises again with its light and warmth, the flowers open, and the birds sing, and life is everywhere stirred and strengthened. As we rise from the rest of sleep and partake of our morning food, we feel that we have gathered new strength for the duties of the day. The inner chamber is the standing confession of THE NEED OUR INWARD LIFE HAS OF DAILY RENEWAL TOO. It is only by fresh nourishment from God’s Word, and fresh intercourse with God Himself in prayer, that the vigour of the spiritual life can be maintained and grow. Though our outward man perish, though the burden of sickness or suffering, the strain of work and weariness may exhaust or enfeeble us, the inward man can be renewed day by day.-A.Murray

Day by day and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best–
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Lina Sandell

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Would you take a moment to leave a comment?

QUESTION: As we celebrate mother’s day, I have more of a request than a question. Would you all leave a note of encouragement for all the Spring100 Mothers? Mom’s, would you leave a tidbit of advice to your fellow sister’s in Christ seeking to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord and serve their husbands? THANK YOU!

To all the Mother’s out there, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to you! Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Keep up the beautiful work!! ♥️

“Enjoying an evening walk with our mothers! :)” Fuhrmann Family

“Enjoying a Mother’s Day walk with our amazing mom! Thanks, Mom, for the wisdom and encouragement you share with others!” Katlyn R. — “It was a lovely Mother’s Day evening here for a walk with most of the family (even though the umbrellas did have to come out😋☔)! Mommy, I’m blessed beyond measure that I get to call you my mother and my friend!💕 Thank you for your love, your gracious heart, your beautiful example of a virtuous woman, and allllll the things you do for me daily!!” MJ

“So thankful for our Mama!” O. Crew

“Enjoyed a special visit and walk with my Mom and sisters this Mother’s Day! Praising the Lord for my mother’s example of Christlike perseverance over the years and so many wonderful memories together.💗” Micah S.

“Mothers day Hike with the family!!” Linda R.

“Finished 100 miles on Mother’s Day! I’m almost 73 and thankful to still have my prayer warrior mom. What a blessing she is!” Sheri Claude —“Motherhood is such a beautiful gift from Heaven. The Lord has so richly blessed us with 6 children between the ages of 2-18 and 3 babies awaiting for us in Heaven.” Esther S.

“Being a mother is one of the most wonderful things that has happened in my life. Being a mother means experiencing love like I never imagined. It is not always easy, but it is so rewarding.” Elisabeth M.

“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Love you so much! Walking in the airport on Mother’s Day getting in our mile!” Lydia Bill — “Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. Prov.31:25-26” Suzy S.

“I’m thankful for my mom selflessly pouring her life into her 6 kids and also seeking the Lord for wisdom in parenting. Happy Mother’s Day!” Anthony L.

“Took a 1 1/4 walk with mom today !! Then we all took a picture 😍” Aubrie G. — “So thankful for my mother! We went on a family picnic in the mountains in Cameroon!” Bethany N.

“Enjoying a beautiful spring walk on Mother’s Day!! 🎉♥️💐” Nadia A.

“A family walk for Mother’s Day at Longwood Gardens. I’m so blessed by my family, surrounded by God’s beauty!” Tami S.

“Mothers’ Day walk!” Jordynne H. — “Out for a lovely evening walk!🌅” Eva H.

“We are so thankful for such a godly mother who leads us in the ways of the Lord and is such a good example to us! We had lovely, sunny weather for Mother’s Day 😍” Maret H.

“Family hike around the lake 🥰” Cynthia R.

“I’m so thankful for my dear mother! I can’t think of anyone else who is such a servant to others. She is full of love for her family!” April N. —“Most of my walking is with my little ones and I’m so blessed to be their mother! It’s a high calling to think that the Lord has given me the responsibility of raising the next generation of christians! I’ve really been enjoying walking through town the last couple weeks and seeing all the beautiful spring flowers! What a creative God we have to create such unique flowers! Esther Friesen and precious little ones”

“If there is one person I have walked with in this challenge more than any other, it has to be my mother. She has instilled in me a heart to live a healthy life both physically and spiritually, and though her advice sometimes seems hard to follow, she knows how to educate people of all ages in the ways of the Lord!” Jedidiah E.

“We hit our 100 mile mark at co-op on Friday but forgot to take a picture. We usually go on morning walks before we homeschool just to get the juices flowing. We have loved our alone time together talking about Gods nature and His Goodness. Currently at 105 miles and plan on continuing ❤️” Des E. 💯🥳 WAT TO GO!!!!!!!

“Enjoying God’s creation 🌸🤍” Hannah P.

“Got to go for a hike in a nearby State Park for our dad’s birthday 😊.” Emily S.

“A lot of my walking this week has been in ancient ruined castles like this one!” Samantha F

“Running for chicken with friends!” Jessica S.

“Enjoying God’s Creation while getting some Spring 100 miles in this Beautiful evening!” Jena McNaughton

“We are all enjoying logging miles and getting in extra prayer time! 🙂 Praising God for the beauty of spring!” Carmela T.

“Did a three mile hike with Mom and some sibs” Rosey M. — “We’ve been getting lots of rain around here. 🌧☂️🤗” Salome P.

“Walking keeps baby content ☺️🥰” Heidi K. — “Proverbs 31:28-29 NIV
[28] Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [29] “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” My mother and I in Beautiful Elora” Jacob S.

“Exploring Rosy Mound Natural Area with my sister” Sarah P.

“Completed the Spring100 this bank holiday weekend on a Christian Walking Club weekend on Jurassic Coast in the Sunshine.” Rosie W.

“Me and my little bro going for a 4.25 mile walk😊” Faith L.

“Enjoying a morning walk around our property with my buddies.” Nancy Z.

“Karen and Pam at The Surrender Grounds in Appomattox, Virginia where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. It was a hot Spring day, but it was gorgeous.” Pam G.

“It’s so gorgeous outside! We have an amazing Creator!” Paula S. — “Honey Picked a beautiful bouquet of purple rockets for me while out walking together with family!” Rachel W.

“Passing out tracts in Taiwan with my boys!” Laura J.

“Leah hit 100 miles today!!!” Mom A 👏🏼🙌🏻🥳 CONGRATULATIONS!!! — “Grabbing some miles this week. 🌷💯” Rachel F.

“Run for God finished the Hummelstown Hunger Run 5k!!!” Yolo L.

“My dog Nala loves going on regular walks in the woods with me!” Selah Potsander — “Little walk with my sis!” Uriah R.

“50 miles!!!!! I can hardly believe I’ve made it this far!” Lydia Willcock

“Track meet miles!😅🏃‍♀️” Erin T. — “Out for a hot and windy Sunday walk!” Lanae R.

“Getting some miles in on a hike!” Betty L.

“I crossed the finish line at 100 miles this week! It’s been such a fun challenge! I plan to continue walking until the end of Spring to see how many miles I get!🤗😅 “ Beth — “beautiful walk through Longwood Gardens 🤩” Grace F.

“An evening niece + aunt walk!😊❤️” Grace S.

“Took a lil 5 mile run this evening..” Sarah S. — “Getting in some walking together on a pleasant Mothers Day evening in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!” Tom & Deb G.

“Went for a walk at the track, and got caught in a spring shower.” Linda O.

“One thing about Mom… she finds joy in life when life ain’t going well! Also she has put up with me for 16 years!🥰” Martha S. — “Out for a walk and picnic at a pretty lake one evening!:)” Myra Zedwick

“Gorgeous views in Ireland this week! More that half my Spring 100 miles have been accomplished in the UK! Happy Mothers day to my beautiful Mom! Wish I could be with you to celebrate!” Caroline F.

“We’ve had quite a lot of rain here in SW Arkansas recently and my favorite walking road has flooded.” John Silvey — “I hope everyone had another wonderful week of walking!! Catching a couple miles in a light rain 🌧️😁” Olivia C.

“Got miles I’m celebrating my sister’s birthday in beautiful Pella Iowa” Julie S.

“We enjoyed hiking trails in Swallow Falls State Park with my brother and his family today ☀️🥾💦” Caroline E. — “Awesome evening to enjoy God’s creation!!🏃‍♂️🌅” Delynn Z.

“Evening walk with siblings!” Bethany F.

“Mother’s Day hike along the Little River.I am so blessed to have this little boy in my life!” Emma V. — “I took a walk down the fence row to clear my mind before an exam and ran across some bear tracks! New hiking buddy maybe?” Lily H.

What a wonderful week it has been! From walking miles up and down hotel hallways to grabbing a Mother’s day walk with my favorite people, week 8 was truly blessed. Words cannot express my gratitude for my mother and what a gift she is from the Lord! She daily lays down her life for her family and sets such a beautiful example. Happy Mother’s day!! ♥️ Let’s conquer week 9 in the strength of the LORD!🥳

 “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.”
Psalm 84:11-12