"A Successful Marriage Takes THREE"

"A successful marriage takes THREE."
Think about it... :)

Man, do I love this quote or what?!?! I came across it today while looking for books for our pending Crossfit Dahlonega bible study- by the way... who is game for getting into the Word together after a WOD possibly on Thursdays at the gym? I can't think of anything I would like to do more than share my love for the Lord with some of my best friends!! Let me know if you are interested :) We are thinking about getting a book on sports/athletics and how we can bring God into the gym more to help up achieve our goals!!

And, when you think about it, EVERYTHING is better with God. Not only a marriage, but any goal in life can ONLY be achieved through the Lord and his love. Anytime I am getting frustrated with something at the gym, or in life, I usually realize that I am trying to take too much into my own hands, instead of leaving it to God.

I love what our Minister, Eddie Morgan, said at our wedding. "If you begin to worship your passions, you will become cold and your life will be meaningless." Even in striving to be the best at what we do, we can't use that to replace God. EVERY part of our life needs the Lord in it!! Marriage, school, work, the gym, discipling to others; everything can be successful only through Him.

FCA Competitors Creed: (really cool!!!)

I am a Christian first and last.
I am created in the likeness of
God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.
I wear the colors of the cross.

I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain,
to stretch and to succeed
in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor
and as such, I face my challenger
with the face of Christ.

I do not trust in myself.
I do not boast in my abilities
or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of
my Heavenly Father, the honor of Christ
and the reputation of the Holy Spirit.

My attitude on and off
the field is above reproach -
my conduct beyond criticism.
Whether I am preparing,
practicing or playing;
I submit to God's authority
and those He has put over me.
I respect my coaches, officials,
teammates and competitors
out of respect for the Lord.

My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.
I protect it from within and without.
Nothing enters my body that
does not honor the Living God.
My sweat is an offering to my Master.
My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.

I give my all - all of the time.
I do not give up. I do not give in.
I do not give out. I am the Lord’s warrior -
a competitor by conviction
and a disciple of determination.
I am confident beyond reason
because my confidence lies in Christ.
The results of my efforts
must result in His glory.

I am blessed!