Push through the pain!!!!!!

I just wanted to post a little note of encouragement to you all. Today during my workout I almost quit three times. The first time my husband called to tell my my 9 week old wouldn't stop crying. I called him back and told him to try to get her to sleep and to call me back in 5 minutes if she was still "going crazy". I prayed that God would have mercy on us all so that I could get through the workout - and I almost left and went home but I kept running and she fell asleep. Then I started to get itchy legs - Has anyone else had this happen? It is annoying! So I prayed for more mercy (after running for a minute or so fuming in anger) and pushed through it as I listened to myself come up with several excuses to stop running (I should be home, I will feel better tomorrow, maybe if I wait for a few more pounds to come off and then try again . . .). The itching stopped and I was filled with thankfulness and joy!! . . . right before I had a stabbing pain hit me in the right upper chest. I forced myself to keep going. I felt almost as though the enemy wanted me to stop and give up. More excuses...(This is too painful, maybe I am injuring myself, what if this is serious?) So I prayed and kept going until the enemy finally gave up on me. The pain miraculously disappeared as quickly as it came on and I finished my workout! I am so thankful that I serve such a great God and that He used my workout to remind me to stop listening to my silly excuses and trust completely in His promises and His Word.

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:21-23)