MOTO Run

My Dan in US Marine Moto Run, 2004

"Let us run with patience..."
(Heb. 12:1)


        On Parris Island, Family Day of the long-awaited bootcamp graduation  for Marine recruits begins with a motivational run referred to as the "MOTO Run" - a 4-mile course through four training battalions plus the Support Battalion. Selected recruits ring the Battalion Bell as the Company runs by singing cadence, signaling successful completion of Recruit Training.

My Dan, graduation day, 2004
Iwo Jima Memorial, Parris Island

         Running patiently is difficult for me. When Jesus gives an assignment, I tend to sprint full steam ahead, desperately eager to reach the goal line. But I'm learning that only in God's perfect time will that work be completed. 
         Therefore, let us trust Jesus to complete the good work He begins (Phil 1:6), wait patiently for Him, and fret not (Psalm 37:7). Because if we will run with patience, not grow weary while doing good, and not lose heart, then in due season, at God's appointed time, we will reap (Gal. 6:9) a mission accomplished for the glory of God (John 17:4)!

Iraqui Freedom Mission
My Dan, 2009