physical Athlete are those who Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain play sports and participate in other forms of physical exercise. When I was kid, I love running it was on my school’s curriculum and I did well in running, I always come first, never lose once. My parents were proud. I received prizes and awards in school. Some of my teachers recognised my physical ability but didn’t give me the right support to carry on because my school had little resources. I did love sports but I didn’t see it as a career. It was my own choice not to participate in running. I stopped running at the aged of 14 year old. Now as young adult, running it’s my daily routine, I exercise more, I enjoy running. Spiritual athletes is not the same as physical athlete. Let’s look at the scripture in the bible about spiritual athlete: ‭ I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me inwardly in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:14 The writer, Apostle Paul is saying to all believers to run straight in faith and to have a relationship with God. It’s important to know your strengths and weaknesses in the Lord so that when persecution comes, you will run firm strong and not faint. There’re those, who don’t run straight, when problems and persecution comes they give up easily thinking that , God is not in control. Remember God is always in control of everything, but people are unstable in their walk with God, he remains faithful. Running straight in faith means when you have difficulties , you can pray and worship God through your pains. You can do good to others whilst in persecution. You can wait patiently for God to bless, heal and restore you. Not having any doubts of anything but faith and trust in God. Apostle Paul, mentioned when we run straight, we will have the victory prize, having the prize come by enduring persecution, waiting patiently and serving God. But most Christian don’t want to suffer or wait, they want to receive the blessings now. The bible tell us, when we suffers with Christ we will reign with him Matthew 19:28 -29. When we wait patiently, we will get our prize, we will receive all that God has for us. So dear believers, I encourage you to endure whatever you are going through, your prize is await!! My advice to you is run straight not dodging. Pray, remember every persecution it’s for our own good, God has plan for you, so stay strong!!! May God the father, and Lord Jesus Christ our saviour give you grace and peace. 🙏 Tasha