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Champions
by PamFord Davis I've watched many old boxing movies. Did you catch William Holden in 'Golden Boy' or Elvis in the leading role of 'Kid Galahad?' It took rigorous training to prepare for a big fight. Boxers need to be diligent in exercise routines and learn how to say no to temptations. Rich foods and a night on the town are off limits. Victory in the ring is the attainable goal of a disciplined boxer. As Christians, we take part in continuous spiritual training. "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come (1Timothy 4:8 KJV)." A wise boxer accepts his trainer's correction. Ours comes from a compassionate Lord. "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby (Hebrews 12:11 KJV). True champions will stay their course. Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |