As the start of football season and college sports year has started one thing has entered my mind. Now keep in mind i don't play any college sports but i have played sports all my life. My girlfriend does play volleyball for her college team and she is very serious about it so i can see an athlete's side of the spectrum of college sports.
A couple months ago i went to an FCA conference in Missouri and it was awesome to see just how many college athletes love Jesus Christ. It was also amazing to see how unselfish they are. I also know a lot of athletes are not this way. A lot of athletes are only concerned about their life in sports and this is not what God has called us to be. Colossians 3:23 says "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, and not for men". I know it dont say sports specifically but it says "whatever you do". In black and white its saying anything you do. I think a lot of the times in sports a person will only think about the competitive edge and forget about the bigger picture and as athletes you have to watch out for this problem because I know its hard to keep the big picture in mind. Not much bothers me more then hearing about an athlete more worried about there own stats rather then how they witnessed. My message to them is God has given you a talent to worship him through and use for his glory. Don't get caught up in your own worries and expectations about your game because after your 4 years is up chances are your probably not going to play professionally anywhere. There is more to life then sports and thats what you should focus on.
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