At writing the Olympic Games are being held in China. Prior to these games, athletes competed in national and world trials to qualify for an earned position on their country's team.
The trials are an opportunity for the athlete to dig deep, trust their training and execute. It is not within the heart of an athlete to give up. In the ancient games of Greece an athlete who had won a contest would receive a laurel wreath for his head as a symbol of triumph.
It is certain you and I will face trials during our lifetime. Some of which will be the most difficult days of our lives. We will be tempted to throw up our hands in surrender and say, "That's it. I'm out," but we will not. Why? It's not within us to give up! We can trust our training in the Word and prayer! We have been strengthened by the refining fire of previous trials. We can trust our God who sticks beside us through every inch of the way! And, we have a promised crown waiting for us!
"God will bless you, if you don’t give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious crown of life, just as He rewards everyone who loves Him" (James 1:12).
Sister, get your chin off your chest. Don't be afraid. Raise your gaze. Square your shoulders. It's time for you to dig deep and move forward through this trial to victory!
~ "Sam"
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