Each athlete has a story to share of their struggle, fight to reach the Olympics, each one has a story to share of how they reached the podium.
I was reading about few of the US athletes, their story of reaching the Olympics and how Christ plays an important role in their life and their victory at the Olympics.
It was a treat watching Allyson Felix in the track and field, even better reading about her relationship with the lord. She shares what role Jesus plays in her life ..
"My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him. My faith also helps me not be consumed with winning, but to see the big picture and what life is really all about."
"I have a lot of different verses that inspire my life. Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered. In every situation in my life I want to be able to say, "For me to live is Christ ... and nothing else, and to die is gain." It really keeps life in perspective for me and encourages me to make sure my priorities are straight."
You can read her interview here : http://christianity.about.com/od/christiancelebrities/qt/allysonfelix.htm
Another lady on track Sanya Richards Ross who won 2 gold medals this year, her journey from a non-believer to a believer in Christ.
"There are so many meaningful verses to me in the Bible, but I guess the one I say to myself most often is, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" That's my favorite because on the track, I am usually trying to do things that have rarely been done before. I know that it's only God that gives me the strength to accomplish these things."
"My faith keeps me grounded. People always ask me how come I'm so good, and even though I try never to overwhelm people with my faith, I always think to myself, how come God is so good. My faith also encourages me to give my best. I know that my talent is God's gift to me, and how I use it is my gift to him."
You can read her interview here: http://christianity.about.com/od/christiancelebrities/qt/sanyarichards.htm
The cutest gal with a big smile on her face in Gymnastics, Gabby Douglas!! I sat nervously watching the gymnastics and she comes all poised and takes the gold in the all-around event. She praises the Lord for her victory! “I give all the glory to God. It’s kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me,” she said after her historic win.
http://thegrio.com/2012/08/12/
Here is how her church encouraged and prayed for her: http://vimeo.com/45535275
Praise God for these athletes honoring the Lord in where he's placed them and fighting the race with amazing victories!! ... a lesson for each of us to glorify the lord in our victories and blessings from him and to stand for him where he's placed us and not be ashamed to share our faith :)
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