Isn’t it amazing that God uses us to show others His glory? He can use our life, our words, our bodies, our thoughts and even our successes and failures to be seen in our lives. He can be seen in how we treat others and react to how others treat us. There’s no greater reward on earth than for someone to recognize Jesus because of how we have lived our lives.
IS GOD SEEN THROUGH OUR WORDS?
Words matter.
“So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Consider how a small fire sets ablaze a large forest. And the tongue is a fire.” -James 3:5-6a
The tongue can bring destruction, but it can also bring God glory. how we use our words can powerfully impact those around us. We can be encouraging to others and refrain from gossip. We can be a positive leader on and off the field, track or court. We can bear witness to our testimony in Christ by our words.
IS GOD SEEN THROUGH OUR BODY?
As athletes, we know we must take care of our bodies to perform at our best. Our bodies are a gift from God, and we can be a testimony of God’s goodness through how we treat our bodies. Romans, 12:1 says,
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.”
Our body matters. How we live matters. Our bodies exist to make Christ visible, and how we treat them allows others to see His glory and mercy.
Read the rest of the article to see how God is seen through your life.
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