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Day 3: More Than Medals

Ready: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Set: I’m fully aware of the fact that my hockey talent comes from God, and God alone. it gave me the opportunity to play at the University of Minnesota, where my life and walk with Him was radically changed because of an invitation to an FCA Huddle my first day on campus. 

The people there spoke life into who I was and who I could become in Christ. It gave me confidence and encouragement to keep going down the path God had already prepared and planned for me. 

By His grace, I competed as a member of Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, winning the silver medal. Then, in 2014 at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, we won another silver medal. 

But all the success and accolades I’ve experienced haven’t come without trials and setbacks. God has used each of those points in my life to draw me closer to Him, and to teach me what Proverbs 3:5-6 truly means.

I’m proud to wear the “USA” across my sweater and represent my country, but my mission is more than winning another medal or championship. It’s about sharing Christ and leading others to Him. 

I know my worth is not found in what I can achieve in this game. Instead, my identity and value is only found in Christ, my Redeemer and Lord. – Gigi Marvin

Go:

1. Have you ever thanked God for the gifts, talents and abilities He blessed you with?
2. Have you witnessed how through those you’re able to praise and glorify Him?
3. Pray that God would reveal to you how to use those gifts to glorify Him. 

Workout: Psalm 105; Ephesians 2:10; James 1:17

Overtime: Father, I know you have bestowed Your good and perfect will upon my life. Allow me to see how Your plan for my life is perfect and how You’ve only called me to live and compete for You, and You alone. Amen.

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