The Competitor's Creed

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.