By Shaun Smithson, FCA Executive Vice President of Club Sports
As a competitor, you know what it feels like to hear, “Well done; that was fun to watch!”
There’s deep satisfaction that comes from achieving something great and being recognized for it, an exhilaration that strikes at the heart.
It feels like something deep within is being acknowledged. This longing for recognition runs through the very fabric of our being because God created us in His image. It’s a desire to be significant, to matter, and when we achieve something remarkable, the recognition is invigorating.
But here’s the reality: no matter how high you rise in your sport or how many accolades you collect, there’s often a nagging feeling that something’s still missing. So, why do we still wake up some days feeling unfulfilled, even after a career-defining moment?
“We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
The Fleeting Nature of Achievement
The answer lies in our brokenness. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” This brokenness, this flaw in our humanity, is why we can never truly feel satisfied with mere achievements. Like a sugar rush from a sweet treat, the thrill of a win or the praise of others fades fast. The hole in our soul created by sin cannot be filled by accomplishments, no matter how grand. No matter how many medals you hang up or how many records you break, the satisfaction is temporary. It’s like chasing something you can never quite catch — always yearning for more.
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