You Don’t Win By Trying
Everyone likes to win. It’s fun to win a game or a race. But how do you train for life? How do you train to win at things like marriage, health, or your relationship with God? We’re talking about it in this message.
In Pastor Craig’s new book, The Power to Change, you’ll learn highly practical, biblical, and doable strategies so you can get out of the cycle of trying and transform your life.
Get the book: go2.lc/getthepower
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. It’s possible to find The Power to Change so you can start living the life you want.
NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: www.life.church/next
ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH
Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at www.live.life.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at www.life.church/app.
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Do You Like to Win? - 00:00
Why Aren’t You Winning? - 02:19
Stop Trying - 06:59
The Bible Will Never Tell You This - 11:33
Trying vs Training - 12:45
When You Know - 19:35
God Sees You - 24:59
#lifechurch #craiggroeschel #thepowertochange
Пікірлер: 456
What are some differences between “trying” and “training”?
@gracechurchtv3883
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful message ever Watching from India
@DerekPK
Жыл бұрын
Hello There.
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
There are two different meanings. And I'm struggling!👋👋👋👋
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
@@gracechurchtv3883 hola🤩🤩🤩🤩
@marilynmusgrove2588
Жыл бұрын
Run to win
You won't believe it. I saved this video to watch a couple of days ago. I got distracted from this and that and my prayers have been "I am trying, God" I just started reading the Bible just recently. I started with the New Testament. I literally just got to 1 Corinthians 9 TODAY. Today morning, I got there and I read about Paul, training not trying. It was my prayer in the morning. And later in the day today, after all the distractions, I finally sat down to watch this video. How more can God convince me that he is ALWAYS speaking to me? Praise be to God Almighty, Amen.
This is the message I needed to hear. I'm a Christian who has been trying to overcome Lustful thoughts but always losing. Now I'm a Christian who is training to serve Jesus today and for the rest of my life.
@KevsGuide
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@Godiswithme-os5qc
Жыл бұрын
@@KevsGuide thank you brother 🙏
@lynn7348
Жыл бұрын
I struggle w lustfull thoughts as well. I've been attending Celebrate Recovery (nationwide) to have accountability and encouragement in that area with other addictions and mental health issues. Tomo w God's grace I celebrate 60 days of sexual purity. I'll be praying for you Godswithme! One day at a time...
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We want you to know you’re not alone in this fight. If you’re looking to take a step toward quitting this addiction for good, this is a great place to start: finds.life.church/tag/addiction/ -Kathleen
@reiffmeister9792
Жыл бұрын
@@lynn7348 I’m dealing with the very same things and want you to know that you’re not in this alone. You got it brother! Stay strong and God bless you
I surrender my life to Jesus
@julianjulianjulianjulianju6929
Жыл бұрын
You've got this, itll be hard but not for nothing.
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
AMEN!!!❤️🙏
@beanpie2912
Жыл бұрын
Welcome my brother
@hanniesusannie
Жыл бұрын
Welcome home. You are loved
@brad4265
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much everyone! 🙂
Whoever reading this comment, I really hope you find peace and strength to live through the day. Whatever you're going through right now, I promise it'll be okay.
@ayladunn1752
Жыл бұрын
:(
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
Hello Ayla, we pray that any circumstance you are going through this season, be an opportunity for you to grow in faith and know how valuable you are for Jesus. He will walk with you and guide you. May you lift up your eyes to the mountains- and see where does your help come from? Your help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber; Psalm 121:1-2 🙏🌷 Liliana S., Team LC - 🌟 "Let the light of Christ that lives within you shine!" Matthew 5:16
I’m surrendering my life to Jesus! Amen! ♥️♥️♥️
@phoebeboateng9691
Жыл бұрын
God bless you 🙏🏾
I needed to hear this and so did my son who’s away in the military. He’s homesick and I was struggling to find the words for him. THANK YOU.
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
If it weren't for training, then you'll lose the game...period!😭😭😭
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
AMEN!!!❤️🙏
@pamcarrera2284
Жыл бұрын
Praying for him Kelly! 🙏
@emilyd3669
Жыл бұрын
Praying for him 💙
Jesus is the way, the truth and the light
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
Sadly, the training can be difficult!👐👐👐
Don't try, just do it. Nothing is stopping you from changing habits but your lack of self control.
My training starts now 🙏🏾 Amen
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!AMEN!❤️🙏
@obonyoemmy
4 ай бұрын
Hope you're still training.
I love sermons like this that challenge our paradigms. I wish someone taught me this in HS
I surrender my life to Jesus!
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Reagan Fowlee! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️AMEN!🙏
I am not trying, I am in training to become who God created me to be
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
👍
Run to win 🏃♂️
Stop trying, start training.
I am not trying, I'm in training, with the help of my Lord and Savior 🙌 I SURRENDER MY LIFE TO JESUS
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
Same here, im giving my life...now what?😍🎃💜😍🎃💜
@douglasjohnson2750
Жыл бұрын
I do too. Again
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Melanie Martin! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
I’m not trying. I am training!
Run to win
I absolutely love this message, going through a separation and trying to get myself on the right path , I'm not trying , I'm training! ❤️
It was hard to make a decision. Now I know that I will. From Costa Rica
It’s been a decade of trying and failing constantly and trying to be somebody I am not. It’s been a decade of abusing my body with substances and not respecting my own body that God so gracefully gifted me. My mind body and soul were at war, with no end in sight, No more hope and no more faith in nothing, especially God. I thought it was over at this point for me but then one video that had popped up for me on shuffle while I was driving around during work… I was breaking down and crying and losing sense of everything… but by some miracle, Jesus heard me cry out his name and brought me to this channel. Thank you God, for I believed to be forsaken and you showed me again, just like the multitude of times that you were there for me and I rejected you. Forgive me father God for I am unworthy of your love, but you believed in me regardless and for that I am forever in your service ❤ Thank you so much Pastor Craig ❤❤ Through each video you keep proving why God chose you for this mission ❤ Never again will I try, from now on I am in training to be who God created me to be 🙏🏻
@life.church
6 ай бұрын
❤️🙏
I'm wearing a shirt that says "❤2 WIN". Right Now! I'm shook! I must really be in Flow! 👌
So true!!! I'm in training, studying, praying, going to church, tithing, volunteering wherever I am needed. Serving God in whatever way I can.
@peterc504
4 ай бұрын
Is tithing a real thing? I've never tithed but want to try this year bc I'm tired of somehow feeling that money and work are above God. Whenever I'm not working I feel worthless tired and don't have any energy or meaning. Also I'm not even sure if this work is God calling in my life or if he has something better for me? I don't really know any other way to put God above money besides tithing..however I don't have a local church I attend. I've been going to life church bc I can go anytime anyplace.. But many say your tithe needs to go to the local church so it's so very confusing
@life.church
4 ай бұрын
Yes, God asks that we give our first 10%
@chad9455
2 ай бұрын
Those are all acts of religion. God wants your heart. Walk in the spirit and fight the flesh over outward religious activities. Aka kill sin and walk in righteousness.
@peterc504
2 ай бұрын
@@chad9455??!!
Jesus Christ I give you my life, show me who and who I am to be and how to train to be them. Thank you. Love
@life.church
3 ай бұрын
We’re so excited for you, @Austin-Wesley-Graves-! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Phylicia, Team LC ❤️
I’m surrendering my life to Jesus!
The question at the end was spot on, Based on who you wnat to become, how are you going to train? Pastor Craig always delivers the right message at the right time.
@douglasjohnson2750
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@douglasjohnson2750
Жыл бұрын
I'm not trying. I'm in training to be who and what God 🙏 wants me to become. Thank you Jesus And thanks Craig for the message. Amen
@douglasjohnson2750
Жыл бұрын
Today's Life Church sermon was spot on for me. Love pastor Craig
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️AMEN!🙏
I surrender my life to jesus
I'm not trying, I'm training
I have a new mantra! Stop trying, start training.
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
Run to win 🙏 - We all have to run, so that we can “win” - and the win being, being able to spend the afterlife with Him forever. But the good thing about this race, is that if you Try your hardest and actually put the work into the race, no matter what place you get, you will always win with God 🙏
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
And to finish well...period!💖💖🤩🤩
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️AMEN!🙏
GOD BLESS YOU PASTOR CRAIG IM IN TRAINING TO DO BETTER I NEED HELP THOUGH I DO NEED GOD AND I DO GIVE MY LIFE TO HIM 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤✝️✝️
Warning: If you listen to this sermon while working out, you may cry like I did! I had to stop and cry and then pick those weights back up!! We are not trying, we are in training for godliness! Run to win!
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
❤️🙏
Love from Nigeria🇳🇬 Pastor Craig. You’ve been a blessing to me.
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️🙏AMEN!❤️🙏
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
🙌
I wish I lived near your church to attend it but I’m so glad to tune into these powerful , scripture based messages. God bless🙏🏽✝️
@life.church
3 ай бұрын
🙏❤️
Jesus I need your forgiveness and I’m surrendering my life to Jesus🙏🏾
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Azor Bob Mukosha! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
I'm not trying, I'm in training
Great sermon. Really needed motivation this Sunday morning. Thank you for Life Church and your ministry. I'm not trying... I'm training. Thank you Jesus 😊
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️AMEN!🙏
I love Jesus
I am training people, I also might have hit a low a few ago....but heree I am......still training lesss go....
Run to win.
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
👍
As a 2nd degree BJJ black belt, that was awesome on many levels. Thank you
@life.church
4 ай бұрын
😁
My wife and Ijust came from a dark place in our life and finally turned our lives over to Jesus. We're also in training in Christ, your services help us daily when were not in our own Church family. Thank you so much and God bless.
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
🙏❤️
We need T shirts that say, " I'm not trying, I'm in TRAINING "
I’m not trying , I’m in training 🙏🏻💪🏼
I'm surrendering my Life to Jesus 🙏 Amen
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Shelley Mc! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
God, I surrender my life. I surrender all 🤲🏼🙏🏼
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
🥰
I win everytime I train. I win every time I show up. That's what I need to say daily.
Amen 🙏 God bless you all
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
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Yes 🙌🏻 I am surrendering my life to Jesus 🙏🏻
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Ariella Stander! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
@link2smiles
11 ай бұрын
God Bless you!!! In God's Loving Kindness he leads the people he has redeemed!!!
Oh, how I love that part: "And you are not winning, when you hit some goal in the future, you are winning when you show up in training for righteousness today." Absolutely, we followers of Christ Jesus are winning everyday to the glory of God. The message is powerful. Thank you, Pastor Craig.
IM SURRENDERING MY LIFE TO JESUS
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, brianna nila! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
I’m surrendering my life to Jesus.
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, UMBUBA! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Jenni
I'm surrendering my life to Jesus....amen
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Elvie Damasco! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”
Run to win!
wow hallelujah praise God confirmation The lord spoke to me about this. awhile ago I felt as if I was hitting brick walls over and over again and I cried out to the Lord aND said Lord wats the problem I keep trying and trying and I feel like I'm getting no where. he says to me well that's the problem ur trying, Stop trying and let me do it, it is I who do it not u. it is by my spirit that changes and transforms, just yield then he spoke to me about him using everything for training me. he said switch ur perspective. u r on training ground. it's all how u choose to perseve it. he spoke to me about so much on this hallelujah and I always give God THE ALMIGHTY THE GLORY. !!!!!!!!!thank u lord so good.
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
Praise God! ❤️ -Kathleen
I’m not trying, I’m training!
I am training to be who God Created me to be
@life.church
4 ай бұрын
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I’m not trying. I’m training.
Run to win. Amen
If you believe that Jesus is the Waymaker through your present situation, give me your thumbs up.
Shalom 🙏🏻💖
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
What's a bible app?🧖🧖🦸🦸
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
YouVersion is a great Bible app! -Kathleen
Stop trying , start training
Hawayu Pst. Craig Groeschel *& I Appreciate Yu Life Church & Pst. Craig Groeschel 4 This Powerful, Blessful, Deep Sermon on "Yu Don't Win By Trying!"Where I Have Learnt That:- 1. Stop Trying & 2. Start Training Thru The Powerful Biblical Verse of 1st Corinthians 9:24 Which Says That Know Ye Not That They Which Run In a Race Run All, But One Receiveth The Prize ? So Run That Ye May Obtain Which Shows That We Must Win By Training 4 We Can Do All Things Thru Christ Who Strengthens Us Written In Philippians 4:13* & May Our Great Almighty God Bless Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel & Life Church So Veryyyyyy, Veryyyyyy Much.🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
God bless you @deno Njoka! 🙏 --Jenni
Those LifeChurch rashguards are straight spiritual fire 🔥
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
😂 Glad you could appreciate them too! Jas
I need him with me I need his grace
Re- watching again… more to learn from this.
Thank you for new life ❤
I'm surrendering my life to Jesus
@life.church
4 ай бұрын
We’re so excited for you, @Matt-gd4qz! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat
Once again, neurotheology at its best! 🙏🏽❤️✝️👣🌄
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
What is neurotheology? Help!💓💓💓
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
The study of correlations of neuralphenomena with the subjective experience of spirituality, attained through means such as the consumption of hallucinogenic drugs. -Kathleen
@throughthevalleytherapy
Жыл бұрын
It is an emerging field of study that seeks to understand the relationship between brain science and religion :)
@brittneyrenea210
Жыл бұрын
God Bless You!❤️AMEN!🙏
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
Amen
Worship is our biggest weapon against the forces of darkness.
That is good preach fromBrazil i will start training
Thank You God because you know I need you to be agodly mother and help my kids do the will of God. I give you my life for your Glory in Jesus name I pray amen
@melaniemartin730
Жыл бұрын
Amen!🦚🦚🤷🏼🤷🏼
Thank you for this very timely message
Yes LORD
Start training. God has equipment me ! I’m winning by continuing to show up and train !! I’m done trying ! I’m training AMENNN !!!
Run to win !!!
This was sooo powerful…. Thank you Jesus ❤❤ we are not trying, we are in training !!!!
training to get better
I'm not trying, I'm in Training !! God is GOOD THANK YOU KING JESUS 🙌❤️❤️❤️
Amen
I've been training for what GOD created me to be! I'm not trying, but I'm training! 😀💪✝️🙏🏻👊
I'm surrender my life to Jesus 🔥
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Rosalie Panerio! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church May God’s Spirit fill your hear always! -Jone
I surrender my life to Jesus, today, ALWAYS AND FOREVER ❤️🙏🏻 thank you and God bless
Thank you GOD❤
@life.church
2 ай бұрын
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Trying is the excuse to doing!
I’m surrendering my life to Jesus
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, C! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
This is a magical message, it has been a life changing knowledge 🙏
I’m Surrendering my life to Jesus
@life.church
Жыл бұрын
We’re so excited for you, Kimberly Montoya! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kathleen
IM NOT TRYING! IM IN TRAINING ❤🔥🔥🔥
It's my call to train and I must answer it now. Thank you for the share.
I’m in training! I’ve use the word trying too many times. Thank you for you message.
Im surrendering to Jesus!
@life.church
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We’re so excited for you, Paul Leonov! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Jone
Great topic..Not trying but training and God will help us develope the strenght to reach our goals😂😂😂😂yes.Amen
By faith I am giving my life to Jesus I sorendering my life to you in Jesus name Amen
I love this message. This message clicked for me just a couple of weeks ago and thank the Lord for his wisdom, I can say I am in training!
@brittneyrenea210
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Amen!!!❤️🙏
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Thank you very much.
Run to Win!
@life.church
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Yes