Beyond the Score

Welcome to the My Sister and Me Ministries Podcast! We are jumping into a brand-new series today! Summer is here, school is out, and vacations are planned! Meanwhile, we’ll spend some time together reminiscing about the games many of us played as children. Whether at summer camp, on the playground, or in our own backyards, we all have learned more than just how to play a game.Through our time together in this series, we will discover biblical truths hidden within the games we’ve played. Are you intrigued? We hope so! Grab your notebook, pen, and highlighter, and let’s dig in!You may have heard it said, “Life is like a game.” And there are similarities between games and life. Games have rules, as life does. Just like in a strategy game, the choices we make and the direction we go may bring us joy (win) or bring us disappointment (loss).Some games require competition; others may require cooperation. Real life is similar in that individuals often compete for opportunities, but they also cooperate with others to achieve shared goals.Friends, do you see life as a win-or-lose situation? Do you roll the dice with your decision making? Flip a coin for answers? Wherever you land on this, be encouraged. Choosing to live your life with Jesus is the best move ever!As we look to scripture, God created us in His image and designed us to be in a relationship with Him and with each other. Just like participating in a family game, our relationship with God can be intense, overflowing with joy, full of struggles, and comprise a lot of waiting.Living life is not a game, though it can feel like one. The pressures, the highs and lows, reaching the finish line—these are actual obstacles, and it can be daunting. But you have Christ. Even when you land on a spot that says “lose a turn” or “go back three spaces, God is with you and will help you. Victory is established in Christ. Today, we encourage you to stay in the race!Scripture References: Psalm 100:1-2; Philippians 3:14; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Joshua 1:9; John 10:10; Genesis 1:26Find more My Sister and Me Ministries content here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHT_IPY1e7r4e7hSugWvgWebsite: https://www.mysisterandme.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysisterandme/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisterandmeministries#mysisterandme #mysisterandmeministries #holdfasttohope This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mysisterandmeministries.substack.com