11/40- Who is my enemy?

 “You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes. 

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the Lord, but he did not answer. 

I beat them as fine as windblown dust; I trampled them like mud in the streets.”

Psalms 18:40-42 NIV

Players pray to same Jesus- not even about opponent.

“Athletes, as with all people, fall into two motivational categories: those that truly want success and those who simply try to avoid failure.” -Eric Hanson... Inglewood Jr. High

-Many athletes internally avoid, fear, and shrink at the possibility of failure.

Who is our Enemy within?

Fear of opponent.

Fear of outcome.

Q: How do we combat internal enemies of fear???

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we

trust in the name of the Lord our God.” -Psalms 20:7 NIV

Our confidence against ANY opponent and ANY outcome comes from our TRUST in God!

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,” -Psalms 95:6-7 NIV

When we BOW before God... we can STAND before all MEN.

When we BOW before God... we can STAND before all OUTCOMES.

If you want to trample the enemies of fearing opponents and outcomes...

Spend more time bowing before God and worshiping Him!

Faith in Action:

-Showing your willingness to BOW before God in the way you live!
-Next time you pray before you play... Instead of thinking about the training, preparation, and strength you have... spend time communicating to God your confidence in Him!

Because of our faith in God’s power we can stand before all OPPONENTS...

And we can stand before all OUTCOMES.

By faith in the power of God we can CONQUER our enemies!