1 Korinɨ 9:25-26

If you are born again, you have a divine purpose – something that God is calling you to do. The good news is that you don’t have to do it in your own strength – He has gifted you and empowered you to do it. Just say “Lord, I’m willing.” Then do these 3 keys as you walk it out.

As a young father of two precious children, Tommie Harris Jr. lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the fourth of five in the series.

How can you finish well and strong in the face of life tragedy, pressure and unforeseen circumstances? What do you do when the going gets tough? When the music fades, and the cheerleaders return to their place of abode? How can you keep going when willpower and resolution are no longer enough? There is a higher dimension of strength you can tap into; I hope this devotional blesses you.

Self-discipline—whether with your time, food, or money—is a good and God-honoring thing. But it can easily become an ultimate thing and thus turn into a soul-sucking idol. How can you avoid crossing over to the dark side of discipline? That’s the question you’ll answer in this 3-day reading plan.