God Has Purposed Your Gifts for His Mission Field

As many of you know, I've been racing motocross for quite some time. While there certainly isn't any financial gain to the sport, rather risk, I am certain that God has blessed me with this opportunity for His good as well as mine.

Just like David says in Psalm 138, I know the Lord has a purpose for me, and He will fulfill it. I've tried over the years to grow in the understanding of my purpose. As a Christian competitor, I try to use every opportunity I can to share the gospel of Christ along with the struggles I've faced and lessons God has taught me along the way. I have realized that my purpose goes far beyond just racing dirt bikes. God has purposed this sport as a mission field for me.

We've all been put here by God to be lights for Him, and we've each been given our unique gifts. It is up to us to recognize those gifts and use them for God's glory. We must be willing to use our sport or talent, no matter the level of competition, to fulfill His purposes and to share the amazing gift of His love and grace. It should be our ultimate goal to have those around us, competitors, young kids, families and fans – see Christ in how we perform within our sport.

And even though we will make mistakes, sometimes secretively and other times in front of the whole world, God's grace is sufficient enough to pick us up and continue to use us for His purposes. His plans are larger than our faults, and He will always fulfill the purpose He has set for us. Never forget, His love and mercies endure forever.

Be nice. Grace wins.

FMJ