Born to Run... with God

Sometimes I think God speaks to me through my iPod.
For instance,
This morning, I was trail running.  I went up and down, up and down all along the path.  Sometimes, the path gets so steep I neither want to run up nor down: I just walk to have enough control not to fall on my face either way.  Well, as I slowed to walk at one point, my iPod was playing "Don't Give Up" by The Whitest Boy Alive.  I said to myself, "Really?  Is that you God?  Are you kidding me?" So, I picked up the pace until I heard "Don't make a move, you'll look ridiculous again."  So then I laughed and started walking again.  It really must have looked a little funny? Nice encouragement, I guess.
Running can be very spiritual for me, so that's why I think it's not ridiculous to believe that God communicates with me while I run outside in the open air.  Running has always been very hard for me, so I pray about it.  I know it's good for me, I want to run long distances, but I can't do it alone.  I think God is always with me, encouraging me, helping me, laughing with me and, of course, at me.  I'm thankful he's with me.

an Excerpt

from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 
by Jonathan Safran Foer


"I hope that one day you will have the experience of doing something you do not understand for someone you love.
-Your Father"

Update

I called the Tom's Hotline and Cameron answered the phone.  He was very nice and helpful.  He apologized for my sore armpits and sent me a sensitive skin formula to try out.  I must say I am apprehensive, but he assured me there are very sensitive ingredients for very sensitive people like me.  So now we are waiting until the cool cucumber-berry stick comes in the mail.  Let's hope this one works.