Before competing, I like to remind myself why I compete, why I can compete, to be proud that I worked to earn my blue ribbon, or that it is not the end of the world when I don’t get a blue ribbon. Here are my personal top 10 favorite verses for competing.
- “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
- “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
- “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- “The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” (Job 17:9)
- “I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and song; he has become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:13-14)
- “I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” (Psalm 16:8)
- “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)
- “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
- “He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.” (Isaiah 40:29)
- “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
