Hey everyone, So this past weekend I competed in the World Championships. The road to the tournament was long and grueling. The diet was strict and the training was hard. I felt completely prepared physically, technically, mentally, and spiritually. I was convinced that I was going to win especially after receiving a word from the Lord.... I lost first match. I had never shed tears after losing a tournament but this time it was different. I was devastated and to be honest for several hours I was angry at God. I dedicated this to lifting up His name and I was certain that I would have harvested fruits from my work. But of course His ways are higher. Do you believe my word to you is true now? Do you believe what I promised you will still come to pass? Are not all my promises yes and I faithful 100% of the time? My answer to those questions is YES!.... You know, its a hard road when you accept the will of God for your life. Yes you are blessed materially but more important than that is His work in your heart. I can honestly sit here as I write this and thank God for the result of the tournament. I know that it is insignificant compared to cancer, sickness, and death of a loved one. But to train for hours everyday even when in pain getting up to do it again, working out even when you dont want to, dieting to loose weight, and sacrificing time with my wife just to lose in 6 minutes caused me to suffer. I know my time of victory is in Gods hands. Until that time comes I can have a self pity and entitlement attitude or I can submit to this work of the heart that is teaching me patience, perseverance, faith, and trust. There is a younger generation that needs to see men standing faithful even when they loose, men that keep fighting even when the tables are turned against them, men that live by faith and not by sight. So with all that said I am thankful for my moments of suffering because I can share that fellowship with my King Jesus who suffered a trillion times more than I ever did or will and I am certain that the fruit of my labor will taste better the more I suffer. James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 03:26:25 +0000
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