Faith In The Squared Circle

Send us Fan MailNic & Dale are back in the studio this week after taking a short breath.  The Growing Together Podcast has covered a lot of ground this year and we look forward to finishing the year strong.  If there are any topics you would like Nic & Dale to cover, send us fan mail or leave it in the comments!  On this weeks episode we will be taking a look inward, asking a simple question we all can relate to:  What are you wrestling with?  Everyone has something they wrestle with on the daily.  For many of us, there is that one opponent we square up with time and time again.  It can be addiction, jealousy, personal abuse, our tongue, unforgiveness, etc.  Self-pity and shame can be two daunting opponents, like two 500 pound wrestlers seething and chomping at the bit to keep you in the middle of the squared circle with no way of escape.  Many times, we think we can grapple with these opponents on our own, never looking to our own corner.  Jesus is always there with his hand stretched out, waiting for that tag, ready to relieve us of our burden and finish the enemy off with his signature move.  Christians know better than anyone that personal battles do not have to be fought alone.  Nic has a deep and personal empathy for those that are facing the prospect of suicide without the proper Christian guidance and support; without a true relationship with Christ to lean on.  The world is a scary place to be left alone and without Jesus it can be hard to find hope and assurance in life situations that can be overcome without giving in to fear and defeat.  Jesus is the only one who will not abandon us in the middle of the match, he is always steadfast in his desire to help us achieve victory.  We have to choose to be in relationship with him.  It really is that simple.Take a look at at your struggles.  Are you holding your own, or do you need something greater to hulk up and put your enemy on its back for the three count?  Ask yourself, am I achieving victory over my adversary or just waiting to be counted out so I can breathe again?  There is a very fine line between victory and defeat in this world, but there doesn't have to be.  Lock hands with the one that will walk down that aisle with you every time, no matter the dangers ahead.  Put that gold around your waist, raise that crown to your head,  but do it with Jesus at your side.  Diamonds are forever, and so is Jesus Christ!