*** An Olympic Dream, Triumph Over Struggles ***
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Posted in A Womans Spirit
“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle. And I know what struggle is.” ~Wilma Rudolph
I saw this and absolutely HAD to post Wilma's Quote. In Leui of the Olympics, I wanted to post something meaningful. A Testimony worth sharing. Wilma Rudolphs story is compelling and has not only wisdom, but what HARD WORK can accomplish when we faithfully push through.
There are many circumstances in my life right now which have some kind of obsticle or struggle in the way. It's hard sometimes NOT to lose hope in the Lord and just fall prey to wallow and self-pity. But that thought process will NOT help any situation. Rather, will cause me to FAIL to unwillingness to ACT.
I am reminded of one paticular Scripture that correlates with Wilma's wise words:
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:3-5
We have Triumph through Jesus Christ, in that He suffered tremendousely for each of our sins. He didn't struggle for no reason. God had His own plan. Jesus was born in the likes of human flesh. Was tempted in the desert and understands temptations because he too was tempted. Only Jesus NEVER followed through with the temptation. Oh, it was HARD, it was Grueling.....even in the mount olive, He sweat blood crying out to God asking if there was another way.....but KNEW He would follow through with Gods plan to serve as a living sacrifice that would bridge the gap between sin and righteousness. His sacrifice on that cross was like taking whips, pounds, nails in my own hands and feet, and throwing vinegar on my wounds, each time I fall prey to sin.
ONLY, my triumph was paid by the PERFECT sacrifice Jesus became when He stood in my place on that cross.
My struggles? I have them. But they're nothing compared to the obsticles Jesus went through. I was reminded last night of the loneliness He must have felt when people close to Him, ignored, denied, blasphemed, and made fun of Him. How lonely it must have felt to be there in His final days, without people who understood just how great Gods plan was and feeling alone to the world, while knowing His Father in Heaven understood and supported Him unconditionally.
What an Awesome God we serve!
As we celebrate these days Internationally with the Olympic Hopefuls of ALL Countries, Let us focus on the Hard work and dedication of each athlete as they accomplished their dreams and persevered through struggle to be honored as the Worlds Best. Most importantly, lets remember to pray for mankind, and for lives to be saved by the mercy and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
***Please go to the very bottom of this blog, silence the music and check out the story of Wilma Rudolph.
Comments
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by GypsyFarmGirl
Thank you for sharing this quote, it spoke to my heart and I hope that when I share it with my husband he will further understand why we cant quite now on the Home we are trying to bad( He is worried about all the hoops we keep jumping over, and the bigger ones that are still hitting us.and the fact that I am the one having to jump these hoops because he is deployed). I tried to tell him that if we quite now, we will never know the true outcome, but this quote just tops it off....Thanks for sharing.
Jeannie
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by GypsyFarmGirl
Ya know I had to just come back and re read this quote ya got up there, ahhhhhh Thanks for the uplifting quote again :)
Jeannie
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