Freedom comes from knowing who you are, who you belong to, and not holding on to past mistakes.
Talking Points:
- Playing with freedom means you know where you come from and who you’re playing for in sports and in life.
- Freedom comes from learning that your identity doesn’t come from how well you perform as an athlete rather it comes from knowing who you are in Christ.
- Don’t be enslaved to your past mistakes and learn to walk in the freedom Christ purchased for you on the cross. Romans 8:1
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- In your opinion, why do athletes struggle with their identity? Why is it so easy to place your value on your performance?
- Who in your life has made you feel that your worth is based only in who you are as an athlete? How has that affected you over time?
- Read Romans 8:1. Identify all that Paul says in this verse. How does it change your mindset if you focus more on who you are in Christ rather than on who you are as an athlete? What mistakes do you need to place at the foot of the cross instead of living in condemnation?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
