Week 9 👏🏼 || 100MileMonday

Ladies and gentlemen, we are just 31 days away from the finish of the 2024 Spring100 Challenge!! 👏🏼🙌🏻 Wow, this is almost unbelievable… We are rounding the corner and nearing the finish line! So many fellow Spring100ers have finished and are waiting to see us there. In God’s strength, YOU GOT THIS!!! Don’t give up. Let’s finish strong!! 💪🏼

Miles for Maleiah update:

To all those who participated in Miles for Maleiah, THANK YOU! I am filled with gratitude by how many dedicated themselves to get out and grab a mile(s) on her behalf!

315 Spring100ers worldwide Donated Miles to Maleiah!
Total Miles walked on behalf of Maleiah: 701.16

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Spring100 Devotional

The Joy Set Before Us

Mr Wesley Strackbein || Week 9

Running the race of life will involve hard days that are difficult to bear. And if we fail to look past our immediate distress, we will be prone to falter and lose heart.

What’s the remedy? Look to “Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Heb. 12:2).

The joy set before Christ compelled Him to bear the sins of the world and to scorn His shameful death on Calvary. By persevering through the greatest pain any man has ever borne, he received the joyous inheritance of saving sinners unto Himself and being exalted to sit at His Father’s right hand in heaven (Heb. 1:3; 12:2).

This future joy was no fluke; it was prophesied of Christ in the Psalms:

You will not leave my soul in Sheol,

Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

You will show me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy; (Ps. 16:10-11)

This fullness of joy was not only promised to Christ; it will be our inheritance as well if we run our race in faith (Heb. 11:6), “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:17).

This truth should embolden us to endure hard things, for when we are weak, He is strong. When we’re tempted to despair, we can cling to Him and rejoice:

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. (Ps 42:11) 

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4)

No matter what trials confront us, let us look to Christ, with joy, and persevere.

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. (Jude 24-25) 

LEAVE A NOTE! Let’s take a moment to leave a note for Maleiah!! Cheer her on in her recovery and, if the Lord puts one on your heart, share a scripture verse to encourage Maleiah!

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“Local “Miles for Maleiah” walk. We were a group of 26 (20 of which were Spring100ers). We walked 3 miles together, with various ones pushing Maleiah’s wheelchair and carrying the banner. The LORD blessed us with a beautiful afternoon for the walk! God is so good!”

“The Tope family is praying for you, Maleiah!! Much, much love in Christ Jesus♥♥”Madeleine T. — “My mom and I are praying for you, Maleiah!” Lauren W.

Thank you Reed family for participating in Miles for Maleiah!!🙌🏻

“So happy to walk for a loving purpose today!” Darlene A —  Abigail Shipman with Sister Naomi grabbing miles for Maleiah!

“Feel better soon Maleiah!! We are praying for you. 💙” Madiosn B.

Thank you to Joyce, Spencer Spring, and Caroline for donating miles to Maleiah!!🙋🏼‍♀️

Mary B. Grabbing miles for Maleiah!!🙌🏻💯💝

“Praying for you, Maleiah!!” The Hicks Fam — Sarah R. checking in as she grabs a miles for Maleiah!👏🏼

“Praying for you, Maleiah! Keep fighting the good fight!” Lauren Pinney

THANK YOU, Abigail!!♥️

Abigail, Mary, Phebe A. blessing Maleiah with their miles!! THANK YOU ladies!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Bethany C. conquering a mile for Maleiah! — “We are walking for Maleiah!! What a joy to be able to share one another’s burdens with our Christian brothers and sisters in Christ!!” Becky D. & Amanda L.

“Praying for you, Maleiah!  Love, Rebekah, Kathy, Jessica, Ruth and Cynthia”

Sarah B. grabbing miles for Maleiah!! — “God Bless Maleiah” David, Isaiah and Elijah S.🙌🏻

“Praying for you on your road to recovery, fellow Spring100er, Maleiah!” — Ruth out walking a mile for Maleiah!! 🙌🏻💯

“Beautiful evening to get in some more miles!” Sara C. ☀️💯

“Had some great walks down our county roads this week with friends and family!! The sunsets were amazing! The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament sheweth his handywork. Ps 19:1” Natilyn H.

“Enjoying walks with our adorable kittens!!!🐈” Carter W.

The Barnes family grabbing miles and checking in for week 9!! 👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

“Part of the Silvey and Harbor families enjoying a walk at White Oak Lake state park in Arkansas.” John S.👏🏼

“Warming up to a weekend run and taking time to enjoy beautiful flowers along the way! Thanking the Lord for His goodness and the ability to tackle these miles in HIS strength! James 1:17🌺” Micah S.

“We got to see a beautiful rainbow on an evening walk. The light was so beautiful too!” Elisabeth M.😍🙌🏻

“Beautiful evening for a walk! 😁” Alyssa M. — “Enjoying my quiet time while getting in morning miles…almost to 100!” Tom Girotti👏🏼🙌🏻

“Spring 100 takes us to new heights. (: The fam went to PEI National Park for an evening beach stroll and we couldn’t resist scaling this rock for a break taking view.” Hannah S. 😄 Such a great photo!!

“100 miles down for both of us!” Holly & Hannah W.💯🎉 WAY TO GO!!!!!!!! — “Went on a lovely walk to our creek with a dear friend and our dog Zoe!” Rebekah R.

“William completed his Spring 100!” 🙌🏻💯🥳 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

“I visited my sister in MI, and we had some long walks on the pier and at the Holland windmill.” Sarah H.

“Getting miles in with my sisters and friend. <3” Hannah H.🙌🏻

“The earth is full of His glory!” Melinda C. ♥️👏🏼

Sonya M. and crew checking in for week 9!! 👏🏼💯

“Taking a walk with the little bros! 🥰” Peyton F.– “Enjoying a nice evening in Oregon! 😊” Bethany M.

“Getting to fellowship with these dear girls this week!” Hannah S. 🙋🏼‍♀️♥️

“Melody has been my faithful walking buddy this spring. Since she cant walk, she cruises alongside me in her pink Mercedes. 💗” Hannah T. — Rachelle A. and fury friends grabbing miles!👏🏼

“I enjoyed meeting up with fellow Spring 100 participants Grace and Hannah S. to walk together this week! The Lord is so good to give us sweet friends to encourage and be encouraged by. 😊🤍” Caitlin N.

“Walking with family when traveling for my sisters wedding!” Sarah P.

“Got straight out of bed to go on my walk this morning! Still a little sleepy, but it was so good to get out in Gods creation and spend time walking and praying 🙏 Also, I hit 50 miles today! 🙌 Halfway there!” Hannah R. 👏🏼😁 WAY TO GO, HANNAH!!!!

“Taking a hike through Ireland with my dad on his birthday! Im so grateful for his guidance and influence in my life and am so blessed to be his daughter!” Rachael E. — “Our first Spring 100 as Man and Wife! Its also Johns first official year doing it!” Rachel W.🙋🏼‍♀️👏🏼

“Meet up with my wife at the end of a run!” J Steve C.

“Crossed the finish line! Praise the Lord!!💯” Lydia L. — “I am excited to have completed my 100 miles!” Lynn S 💯🎉🎉 Way to go!!!

“Visiting our cows as I walk!” Elizabeth A. 🐮♥️

Jacob B. checking in for week 9 of the 2024 Spring100!! — “We love finding all kinds of places to explore and take our walks. Its one of our favorite things to do together and gives us lots of quality time together!” Mary R. 🙋🏼‍♀️

“Nathan hitting 100 miles at the top of Shadow Mountain. Suzy (5 mo) already hit 100 stroller and chest carrier miles a couple of weeks ago, so she slept through this hike :)” Rachel T. 👏🏼💯 WAY TO GO!!!

“Me, my Dad and my brother Elliot got to walk around the Site of the Ingalls dugout in Walnut Grove, Minnesota! It was a great experience to walk where Laura Ingalls Wilder would play around!” Joel Swaim

“A nice evening walk to wear off our evening ice cream treat on Mothers Day!” The Shell Family 🙋🏼‍♀️

“Enjoying the warm weather while getting some miles in!” Kristin T. — “I’m 36 weeks pregnant, and my goal was to walk all through my pregnancy, but Spring 100 has given me the extra motivation I need to continue as I get closer to the the end! This evening me and my husband went to a beautiful park to get some miles in.” Laura M. 🙏🏼🙌🏻 Praise the Lord!!

“Enjoying times with God and family!” Kristina W. ♥️💯

“Grabbed a few evening miles this week! And ran into more family Spring 100ers💪😁” Susanna DeL

“Becca & Lucy enjoying a walk on this beautiful evening!” Lucy W. 👏🏼🏃‍♀️

“Grabbing a mile with a friend on a hot day!!” Abby S. — “On my way to the top of a waterfall!” Michaela L. 💯👏🏼

“Hannah and I taking a walk after our Monday night children’s ministry. The sky was so blue” Faith L.

“Fun sister time with my youngest sister!” Elizabeth F. — “Walking when it’s 60 degrees and pouring us awesome!!!” Lizzie Reynolds 🌸🙋🏼‍♀️

“We’ve enjoyed the wildflowers we’ve seen on our walks this spring!” Hannah & Bethany G. 🙌🏻💯

“Getting my steps while exploring in Sweden!” Annalysa C. — “Hiking at Grand Ledge, Michigan. Beautiful formations.” Sonya M.

“Was fun getting some walking in with these people in of all places, St. Louis Missouri” Kristalyn S.👏🏼

“Walked up a small mountain and had a jolly dust fight. 🤣” Grace — “Getting some miles in at a local state park. So beautiful!” Jasen P.

“Having fun!! I picked some flowers along the way.” Faith Steves💯💐

“It has been great to walk with some family the last few days and pick wild flowers along the different local trails!” Faith K.😍 — “Getting in some miles with my nephews and niece 😁” Lillian M.

“Went for a Sunday afternoon walk this week with some friends and family!” Victoria F.

Maleiah, the Spring100 community is praying for you!! What a joy to walk on your behalf. So thankful for the Lord’s mercies in your life and looking forward to your full recovery. May the Lord give you grace and strength as you make your way toward full recovery!! 🙋🏼‍♀️♥️🙏🏼