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The buzzer sounds, and the crowd

erupts into cheers. That final shot

sealed the team’s victory in one of the

most competitive games of the year.

All athletic teams have their moments

of “glory” when they make the winning

play or block the shot that could have

cost them the game. But at other times,

the buzzer goes off, and the team loses

possession of the ball. Someone

slipped, and the dazed team must settle

for second.

Whether celebrating a victory or

enduring a defeat, those of us involved

in athletics or other competitions must

keep in perspective the source of our

abilities. We can compete with a spirit

of true power only when we realize our

complete dependence upon God for

strength. As II Samuel 22:32-33 says,

“For who is God save the Lord? and

who is a rock, save our God? God is

my strength and power: and He

maketh my way perfect.” We can give

our best only when we realize that our

best comes from God.

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