Let us who live in the light be clear hearted, protected
by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as out helmet the confidence of our
salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5:8
I have been running on a regular basis for the past six
years. It was not until 2009 that I ran my first half marathon in
Knoxville, and I can say that one of the biggest obstacles to excellent
performance is mental, not physical. I was so tired nearing the end of
the race, but went into a 'mental zone' that helped me push through the pain
and finish the 13.1 miles in my fastest time ever. By no means am writing
to brag or boast about my abilities; I am simply a mediocre athlete at best,
and only run every day so that I can eat what I enjoy.
However, the running analogy is certainly similar to our
lives. Our confidence doesn't come from our abilities or physical
circumstances, how we look, or what we achieve. Everything actually comes
from our faith-the blessed assurance that God is always with us, every second
of every day, fighting for us and helping us win our battles.
I am constantly looking for ways to live in more confidence
knowing that God is a part of my life every day.
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