You wouldn’t start your first day of running at the New York City Marathon, would you? You’d likely take a run around the block, build up your strength and endurance, maybe join a running club for moral support, and after a few months, perhaps you’d register for a 5k. No brainer! So why do we expect our grace and faith muscles to be toned, tanned, and ready to go when we attempt to use them solely in life’s most challenging sprints?