““The Lord is close to The Lord is close to the brokenhearted the brokenhearted

and saves those who and saves those who are crushed in are crushed in

spirit.”spirit.”(Psalm 34:18)(Psalm 34:18)

““Watch out that no Watch out that no bitterness takes root bitterness takes root among you, for as it among you, for as it

springs up it causes deep springs up it causes deep trouble, hurting many introuble, hurting many in

their spiritual lives.”their spiritual lives.”(Hebrews 12:15)(Hebrews 12:15)

““I can do all I can do all things through things through

Him who Him who strengthens me.” strengthens me.”

(Philippians 4:13)(Philippians 4:13)

1 Corinthians 9:24-271 Corinthians 9:24-27

1 Corinthians 9:24-271 Corinthians 9:24-27Understand it’s a marathon –Understand it’s a marathon –

not a sprint.not a sprint.

Push yourself past yourPush yourself past yourperceived limits.perceived limits.

Run toward a real goal – Run toward a real goal – no “Wii” running.no “Wii” running.

Cross the actual finish line.Cross the actual finish line.