the most amazing gift!

For my little brother's 17th Birthday, my parents gave him one of the most amazing gifts ever!

Trent lives, eats, and breathe's football. Period. Anyone who knows Trent, knows this fact. It's apparent in every aspect of his life.

He went to a football camp at J.M.U this summer, and came home completely changed. He learned not only how to excel on the field, and become a better player, but more so a better competitor for Christ.

Awesome!

So, my Dad took a picture of Trent at one of his games, and worked some photo magic. The outcome is too amazing for words. The creed along the side was inscribed on the FCA Bible he recieved at camp. I'll repost the creed. It's blurry if I blow it up.

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.

 LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN.
LET THE GLORY BE GOD'S.

Can I get a AMEN?? Now THAT just gives me chills! I am so very proud!!









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