"...peace is the tranquility of a soul who finds rest in Him."Many of us, especially during the holidays, try to find peace by getting the perfect gift, decorating the house just so, staying caught up at work, remaining ultra organized, staying in shape, eating the right foods, or dozens of other external do's and dont's. But, true peace, like salvation, comes from faith, not by our own efforts.
How does this relate to athletics? Knowing peace is a gift from God (John 14:27) and the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7), an athlete can be freed up to perform without fear. Winning games or practicing until perfect will not bring you peace. As a matter of fact, high levels of success often lead to an empty feeling and just adds to pressure to repeat the performance.
This Christmas, this season, find rest in Him. Your soul longs for a relationship with the Prince of Peace, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas!
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