A New AthleteSample

Welcome to the first day of becoming a new athlete. As I sit back and reflect on my experiences as an athlete, I was reminded of how great God truly is and wanted to share his goodness with my fellow peers. As athletes, we always need to know that God is always with us. I understand the trials and obstacles we face as athletes. They can become a bit overwhelming at times, but knowing that God is constantly and consistently always in our presence should bring great joy to us. On days I feel discouraged or don’t think I have enough strength to get through the day, I always look back at Joshua 1:9.

The Lord tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. He tells him not to be afraid of anything because he is with him wherever he steps foot. The same applies to us as well. Wherever we are in our lives always remember that God is with us every step of the way. We shouldn't be afraid of any challenges or circumstances that we encounter as athletes because we know that God is with us at every given moment of our lives and will not lead us to disappointment or failure.

Reflection

•What areas in your life can you become more courageous in?

•What is one area as an athlete that you struggle with that can be helped with by reading Joshua's story?

Prayer

Lord, thank you for your constant love in my life. I pray that you can work on all areas in my life and as an athlete that needs to be strengthened so that I can have the courage and strength to perform to the best of my ability and live the life you have called me to live. Amen