First, I saw this post over on Ragamuffin Soul with a fairly famous quote from Michael Jordan:
Then, while getting caught up on devotionals I read Zechariah 13:9
. Read those lines again and focus on “through the fire [...] refine them as silver.” Precious metal, forged in fire. Made smooth, stronger.
Been there? I have.
Under the weight, in front of the heavy bag, jumping over a ply box. Fire. Burns. Training HURTS. But in a good way.
I think I’m going to have to put that Scripture verse on the wall in my gym. As I make this walk and “find my legs” I’m finding that the training “hurt” is less about penance and more about growth. It’s a pain that leads to strength, a sign that something is going very VERY right. Beating yourself, causing yourself pain, is a hurt that will never actually heal and only makes you weaker. That pain is a sign that something is very VERY wrong.
I want to be forged in fire. Let me be like a precious metal; stronger, cleaner, improved and refined. It’s the difference between being brought through the fire and being left to the flames. I know the Lord will bring me through and I will emerge on the other side safely. I’ve been in the flames and I prefer to no longer stand still.
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