For those of you not following this blog YET, we have recently started a new bible study created by Tony Dungy, the Indianapolis Colts head coach. We are starting our second session even though it is technically our fourth because it took us three weeks to get through session one. From now on, we will speak of the study sessions as chapters!
So what is strength to you? Does strength mean big physical capabilities? Does it mean mental fortitude? Does it have to do with personality types? A great excerpt from the Quiet Strength Bible Study Guide:
"Perhaps strength isn't found in a personality type or even an outlook on life. Regardless of how we are wired, strength is found in having the faith to look to God to change us and to obey Him in what He has called each of us to do."
So how does society define strength? Now compare that with your definition of strength! I think it is a great reminder that their are many "worldly" perceptions or definitions that we still follow.
"Tony Dungy is the first African-American coach to ever win the Super Bowl. That in itself, is a great honor, but interestingly enough he is a man who has used his position of notoriety to behave in a quiet and strong way in the face of personal tragedy and he has influenced a lot of fellow citizens."
President George W. Bush
A great example to follow!
A great example to follow!
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I used to think strength came from within, strength to achieve, strength to persevere, strength in will. Now I realize that the only way that we get strong is through Christ. Lifting weights will build your outer body but that definitely is not eternal. We need to be spending time building our relationship with God which is real inner strength. That is the foundation of rock that will withstand all of life's trials and tribulations. So get on it fellas, do some real "weight lifting", the kind that lasts!
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