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the running back's spirit

While watching a Thanksgiving football game I heard a commentator mention over and over again the unique “spirit” in a particular running back. He ran hard, could read his blockers, was able to cut on a dime, and kept his high-stepping knees driving forward with power when about to be tackled.

The commentator stated … “All running backs need this kind of special spirit.”

To be an effective representative of GOD you and I need a special spirit as well. And we cannot manufacture this spirit on our own … it must come from GOD alone and is offered through HIS SON alone.

Speaking through the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel, God says …
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you … I will put my Spirit in you … you will be my people and I will be your GOD … I will save you from all your uncleanness.” Ezekiel 36:26-29

And Jesus stated in Acts 1:8 of the New Testament …
“ … you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you … ”

As a Christ proclaimer … do the people around you (and me) see GOD’s spirit ?

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the running back's spirit written by: Mike Hurn · December 8, 2009
Mike Hurn's website: http://www.ccclife.org/
Mike is the Sports and Men's Ministries Pastor at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL. He worked with the Chicago FCA in a special inner city program called "SLAM" ... Saving Lives through Athletic Ministry. Mike graduated from Moody Bible Institute's Graduate School May of 2009 with MA in Biblical Studies. Mike has also had the privilege of being a guest Chaplain for the Chicago Bears.

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