06/17/2026
Every young athlete is sold the lie that purpose, identity & peace will be accomplished through “performance & a destination.” Let me explain…
That if you work hard enough, sacrifice enough, dedicate yourself enough… Then one day you’ll accomplish all your goals, one day that trophy/win/scholarship will make you enough & significant.
I appreciate Michael Phelps story & message, I even pray for that brother. 🙏 His life & amazing accomplishments are maybe the greatest example of this lie our young athletes are sold.
Peace, identity, happiness & fulfillment will never truly come from sports or accomplishment.
Remember: What you do is not who you are.
Jesus said, “I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace…” - John 14:27