Finding Strength through God

This past surf contest, Pineapple / Lost Pro Founders Day, was hard for me. Starting out by narrowly making it through the first round, I wasn't really sure that would make it to finals. These are the moments that I really focus on putting all of my faith and trust in God. Thankful to take first in semis and go to finals, I knew that all I could do was try to focus on God and ask Him for the strength I needed to do good in that heat. So, like always, I prayed to Him before my heat, I asked for strength and courage because I knew how hard this heat would be. I went into the heat feeling surprisingly good. I caught a few good ones and was already satisfied enough with how I did because even though I wan't sure of how I placed, I gave it my all and tried to surf to the best of my ability. Later, finding out that we had to re-run the heat because two colors got mixed up, I wasn't to happy. Luckily, thanks to Mrs.Sky, I was calmed down and reassured me by letting me know that I got first, so that no matter what happened in the re-run finals heat, I would know in my heart that I won. Going into this next heat was not really something I looked forward to doing. I knew now that God was my strength and courage. Getting first in that heat meant a lot to me, but having the strength that God provided me with meant even more. I hope that everyone finds God and gets the strength and courage in which I know He will give you if you fully trust in Him. Isaiah 41:10