Hello everyone, we are in the process of getting the 2012 soccer school organised, and thought it would be good to update the blog for those of you who read it.
How are you all doing? As we're still in the middle of winter, its not really the best weather for getting outside to play football, but no doubt you are all busy doing other things to keep you active, I remember playing badminton a lot in the winter, which was good. It's also this time of year that football training will be getting up and running again, with plenty of drills, fitness training and running to get ready for the summer season.
With all that in mind, I have a verse to share with you from the bible:
"While bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." 1 Timothy 4:8
While its good for us to train our bodies, and stay fit, the bible says in 1 Timothy 4:8 it is also really important that we train our souls, our minds and our bodies in godliness, as it wont just benefit our wellbeing in this life, but for a long time to come.
That's quite a thought, isn't it!? To think that when we pray, read our bibles, and take time to be with God we will benefit not just in that moment, but also for the whole of eternity!! It's also important to remember that when we let God change us to be more like Jesus, we are getting closer to the state we will one day be in heaven. If we have trusted Christ for salvation, one day we will be made like Him the bible says in 1 John 3:2.
There's a thought for you to take away and think about while you go about your day to day things this next few weeks. Take time to spend with God, ask Him to open up His word to you, and take time to receive training in Godliness, that you may be spiritually fit and not just physically fit.
Looking forward to seeing you all again this summer!
God bless you!
Matthew
