The Competotors Creed

This year I am planning on joining FCA ( Fellowship of Christian Athletes). It sounds really neat. I went to a informational meeting for it and received a packet that has a creed(The Competitor's Creed) written in it. It hit me hard. I now have a different look at the pain I endure while doing my conditioning. Here it is:

I am a Christian first and last.

I am created in the likeness of God Almighty to bring Him glory.

I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.

I wear the colors of the cross.

I am a Competitor now and forever.

I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch and to succeed in the arena of competition.

I am a Christian Competitor and as such, I face my challenger with the face o f Christ.

I do not trust in myself.

I do not boast in my abilities or believe in my own strength.

I rely solely on the power of God.

I compete for the pleasure of my heavenly Father, the honor of Christ and

the reputation of the Holy Spirit.

My attitude on and off the field is above reproach-my conduct beyond criticism.

Whether I am preparing, practicing or playing;

I submit to God's authority and those He has put over me.

I respect my coaches, officials, teammates, and competitors out of respect for the Lord.

My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.

I protect it from within and without.

Nothing enters my body that does not honor the Living God.

My sweat is an offering to my Master. My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.

I give my all-all of the time.

I do not give up. I do not give in.

I do not give out.

I am the Lord's warrior- a competitor by conviction and disciple of determination.

I am confident beyond reason because my confidence lies in Christ.

The results of my efforts must result in His glory.

Let the competition begin.

Let the glory be God's.

What is highlighted is my favorite line. Reading this really gave me a different way to look at some things. How did it affect you?