In l996, our little family moved from North Florida to South Texas. We had not been NBA fans up until that point (although as an Indiana girl, it was always in me!), but when we found the San Antonio Spurs, we were hooked! Our boys grew up watching and listening to David Robinson, one of the finest men you'll ever know. He was a part of the community...in fact he spoke a word of encouragement in our church the Sunday after 911. He has started a school for low income children where "strength of character" is the hallmark. He walks the talk! David said before he retired:
"I have an unbelievable responsibility on the basketball floor to honor what God
has given me...I have a responsibility to come out here and work, make myself better
and better, and not for my glory and honor but for his. So that's my drive. God
doesn't want wimps. He wants warriors." HOW TO RAISE AN MVP by Ambrose
and Freda Robinson
I picture this pillow in a child's playroom, encouraging him/her to not be strong like football players are strong, but to be strong "...in the Lord and in his mighty power". Following this verse is how to fight against spiritual warfare with the "armor of God". What a wonderful lesson to teach our children...not to depend on themselves, but to depend on the mighty power of God.
Do your children have role models? May they see Godly men and women and imitate their faith!
For further study: Exodus 15:2, Joshua 1:6-9, 1 Samuel 30:6, 2 Samuel 22:33, Nehemiah 8:10,
Psalm 28:7, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Corinthian 1:25, Philippians 4:13, 1 Peter 4:11.
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
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