In the last couple of weeks, I have travelled to Eugene, OR, (aka Tracktown, USA) to watch the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials, and I have spent great family time in Bay St. Louis, MS. Both environments were great testaments to the power of having good people in your life.
While in Eugene, I had the privilege of watching our country's finest athletes compete at one of the highest levels of competition. Each of the athletes were competing with his or her sights set on representing the United States in the Olympics. Coincidentally, the above scripture verse just happened to be part of the Gospel for the sixth day of competition at the Trials. How fitting! St. Paul wrote this verse acknowledging the faith that he had in the Lord to help him through all of his trials. Like St. Paul and the athletes at the Olympic Trials, we must have faith in our own "training" so that we may be confident yet humble in our pursuit of our life goals. Also, let us remember that though we may "toe the line" as individuals, we can trust that the Spirit has worked and will continue to work on our behalf through our families, friends, coaches, and team mates to put us in the best position to compete well, to finish the race, and to keep the faith.
Below are a few pictures of the people, venue, and athletes with whom I soaked in the wonder of good competition at its best.
May we be ever-faithful, ever-mindful, and ever-joyful.
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