Babe Ruth is perhaps the most famous baseball player of all time. He hit many home runs. His lifetime batting average was .342. That seems a remarkable number when you compare it to other players. The truth is, even though Babe Ruth was the greatest, 2 out of 3 times he tried to hit the ball, he struck out. He had failure more times than he had success and yet he was the most successful player of his time. Babe Ruth didn't let his strike-outs keep him from going up to the plate and batting again.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1 NIV)
We may not have a crowd of 20,000 fans watching and cheering us on like Babe Ruth had but we do have friends and family and co-workers who are around us every day. They've heard we are following Jesus and may be wondering what difference Jesus will make in our life when difficulties come our way. When we turn our lives over to the care of Jesus we can have peace that He will help us overcome any difficulty. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 NIV)
Regardless of how many times we've failed in our life with God in recovery, God invites us to return and trust that it is He who makes us stand firm in Christ. With God’s help we can find the courage to face whatever comes our way and be effective in the things God has planned in advance for us to do. God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. (Psalm 46:1, Matthew 5:16 NLT)
Prayer: Loving God, At times I feel unable to cope with life in recovery. Please help me to persevere and trust You to help me stand firm in my recovery. I am forever grateful that You care. AMEN
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