Expectations. They what you expect or think will happen-- in your sport, in the classroom, in your life. Expectations can seem daunting. We hold goals over our head of accomplishments to achieve. An M.V.P award. A national championship. On a smaller scale, just a simple win in a competition. Each of these goals holds weight in our lives. Each of these expectations takes up space in our hearts as we prepare to try and conquer and achieve the plans we have set before us. It is good to work towards something but for what? What are your motives and driving force behind your actions? What happens when we don't meet these expectations? If we place to much or all of our emphasis on attaining these goals then when we fall short, and at some point we will fall short, we will feel inadequate and failure will threaten to consume us. If we place our focus on Christ, then even when we "fail" in competition, we win. We always win because Jesus always wins. Having your hope in something grander than an activity is a surefire way to stay positive through trials and tribulations. Jesus conquered and overcame the world. He planned our lives out for us and if we trust in His plan He will unveil to us how what we thought were failures was really just guidance to get us out of our own way to experience God's best. You want to win a real championship? It's called Salvation. Expect it and accept it. It's free and offered by the Ultimate Coach. Jesus Christ.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith , let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfect our faith" - Hebrews 12:1
