Power Boost 1: Everything I Have

READY

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.” Romans 12:1 NLT

SET

While running sprints during a practice—while my coach read a newspaper on the sidelines—I wondered, “Why do I put myself through this?” I was tired from studying for an early morning test the night before, and every muscle in my body was worn out from all the running. I was ready to give up.

Somewhere during those sprints, I remembered reading Romans 12:1 in my Bible. In the middle of my pain, I had a new understanding. As an athlete, I understood what it means to give your body to something greater than yourself. It was during that practice that I realized all of my pain, my sweat, and my energy that comes from my body (in practices and in games) is an act of worship. It changed my attitude and how I saw everything I do. I am thankful for the physical gifts and talents God has given me to compete. 

GO

1. What do you think of when you hear the word “worship?"
2. How can you worship God with your body?
3. Could your hard work be a way to share Jesus with a teammate? 

WORKOUT

• Deuteronomy 6:5
• 1 Corinthians 10:31

OVERTIME

“God, please let everything I do honor You. I pray that all of my sweat, my energy, my hard work, is an act of worship to You. I pray that others see You in me because of my actions. In Jesus’ name, amen.” 

 Kelly Schmidt