Saturday, April 14, 2018

BASKETBALL AND PERSEVERANCE - by DianaDee Osborne

BASKETBALL AND PERSEVERANCE
DATE of posting:       14 April 201morning           SUBSCRIBE  
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PARABLE: 

My laptop file title for this photo is "QUOTE Michael Jordan basketball LIST OF FAILURES". ............And that's what it is............... THINK about this:  How did MJ come up with these numbers? He was keeping track. Most of us would be ready to throw in the towel- to use another sport quote (boxing)- YET WE KNOW thru ALL the sports that we watch: The winners are those who KEEP ON despite failures.


SO WHAT ??
Why is it so hard for us to understand what God inspired 
Timothy to write in Chapter 4... and to be EXCITED to keep on despite failures??

"..My life has already been poured out as an offering to God... . 
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 
8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
 the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize 
is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing."       NLT
 

What does LORD God say ?? 
RELATED QUOTE by Jordan: 
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. 
I've lost almost 300 games... 
I've failed over & over & over again in my life. 
AND THAT  IS WHY I SUCCEED." - Michael Jordan. 
 
OR, as God guides: "We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance..." - Romans 5:3-4.
 
Prayer: 
LORD God, you know how much I need Your help to persevere
JUST TO PRAY FOR PERSEVERANCE. Please help me.... Please help...
Please help me TRULY rejoice as You said in James 1 with troubles that help me GROW!

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