Running to Jesus, and to Continue Running with Him

[S] Mark 10:17,22,50-52 --
17 As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 22 But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he was one who owned much property.
50 Throwing aside his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus.51 And answering him, Jesus said, "What do you want Me to do for you?" And the blind man said to Him, "tRabboni, I want to regain my sight!"52 And Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.

[O] A simple comparison of the Rich Young Ruler (whose name we do not know) and Bartimeus the blind man revealed to me about how it's not just about how I run to Jesus with excitement but how i stay on the journey with Him for the rest of my life is important.  The RYR walkd away grieving because he could not follow on with Jesus while Bartimeus gladly trusted in Jesus to heal his blindness and then once he regained his sight he followed Jesus along.

[A] I can easily ignore the process of following Jesus when I focus too much on the outcome (or the results) of what I do (even in God's ministry settings).  Jesus' arms are always wide open to receive me at any time, but am I ready to give all of my trust to Him to follow along every day?  I need to and I want to.

[P] Dear Father, make me like Bartimeus who, although, could not see, wanted Jesus to open his eyes so not only he may see where he's going but to see where Jesus is to flank Him closely.  I run to You and I want to continuously run with You for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name.  Amen.