Olympic Inspiration from Paris
I love watching the Olympic opening ceremonies, and I especially love that the Olympics were held in Paris 100 years ago. The inspiring runner Eric Liddell’s touching story of the 1924 Paris Olympics is a source of motivation. His faith and dedication are inspirational and a great reminder of how important discipline and purpose are in our lives as Christians.
Eric Liddell once said, “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run, I feel his pleasure.” This quote beautifully captures the essence of finding joy and purpose in the abilities we are blessed with. It’s a powerful reminder that our talents and passions can be used to glorify God and serve others.
As Christians, we must maintain discipline and purpose in our spiritual lives. We’re encouraged to stay dedicated and maintain daily spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and worship. Just as athletes train rigorously to compete in sports, we are called to train and prepare ourselves spiritually to live purposefully. One pastor encouraged us as a staff, “It takes just a little more discipline to take you from being ordinary to becoming extraordinary.”
We’re also encouraged to be willing to serve God and others, knowing that His power is made perfect in our weakness. There is an essential message in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” It’s a reminder not to be afraid of failure, insults, or difficulties, for in these moments we can experience God’s strength.
Eric Liddell expressed that our ultimate race ends when God gives out the medals. Our lives are a part of a more significant race, and the focus should always be on God’s greater purpose for us. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we are encouraged to persevere and run the race marked out for us with dedication. Every step we take can be an opportunity to glorify God and serve others, and our ultimate prize is the reward from our heavenly Father.
Eric Liddell once said, “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run, I feel his pleasure.” This quote beautifully captures the essence of finding joy and purpose in the abilities we are blessed with. It’s a powerful reminder that our talents and passions can be used to glorify God and serve others.
As Christians, we must maintain discipline and purpose in our spiritual lives. We’re encouraged to stay dedicated and maintain daily spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and worship. Just as athletes train rigorously to compete in sports, we are called to train and prepare ourselves spiritually to live purposefully. One pastor encouraged us as a staff, “It takes just a little more discipline to take you from being ordinary to becoming extraordinary.”
We’re also encouraged to be willing to serve God and others, knowing that His power is made perfect in our weakness. There is an essential message in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” It’s a reminder not to be afraid of failure, insults, or difficulties, for in these moments we can experience God’s strength.
Eric Liddell expressed that our ultimate race ends when God gives out the medals. Our lives are a part of a more significant race, and the focus should always be on God’s greater purpose for us. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we are encouraged to persevere and run the race marked out for us with dedication. Every step we take can be an opportunity to glorify God and serve others, and our ultimate prize is the reward from our heavenly Father.
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