Spiritual Athleticism
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. When I was on my feet, I loved working out, staying fit, and giving it my all. I think that’s why I was voted the best athlete in my senior class. But then I broke my neck. Suddenly, it all stopped, and my body quickly atrophied due to paralysis. Yet, 1 Corinthians kept telling me to, “Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes…trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore, do not run aimlessly; but discipline your body.” Now, I cannot discipline my body, but I sure can discipline my heart and my soul and my spirit. Our Savior knows just the kind of training we need, so, keep persevering through hard times, and look toward the finish line. I do it every day in this wheelchair, and I encourage you to join me.
