1 John 5:4-5 NLT
For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT
Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize?
So run to win!

1 Timothy 4:7 NLT
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales.
Instead, train yourself to be godly.

THE BIG IDEA: 

Stop _________ – Start __________!

Trying is an ________________ to change with _____________________

Training is a ________________ to achieving a ______________________

1 Corinthians 9:25-27 NLT
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.
Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.

When I’m _______________ I’m hoping to become something ____________________!

When I’m _______________ I’m getting better at what __________________________!

4 Questions to help you train better:
What am I ____________________________?

What do I _____________________________?

Where can I ___________________________?

What happens if I _______________________?