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Game day jitters. We all have them, whether we are in the big game on the field, or the game of life. A test, a meeting with the boss, meeting someone new… knocking one off of the bucket list… AKA sky diving, or traveling globally for the first time. Game day jitters happen to us all. This year, one of the leaders I listen to, Steven Furtick, talks about his mantra, “I can handle this.” You can find it on his podcast via iTunes, or YouTube.
I normally don’t have Christian references in my weekly posts, but this one is really good and shouldn’t be missed. If you don’t want to use the Christian references, replace it with something you are comfortable with – I promise it’s worth your time to copy and paste this and put it front and center in your life. (It is better on video, or just to listen to it via iTunes… but the words are solid.) Here it goes:
“Today is a new day.
It will bring brand new blessings and brand new battles.
But within every uncertainty there is a hidden possibility.
So I don’t dread any challenge that lies ahead
Because I remember all the victories behind.
And my confidence is not in my circumstance.
The spirit of God is my supply.
I’m steady under pressure and I’m ready for whatever… ’cause whatever comes my way today, the outcome is “I overcome.”
Christ is in me, I am enough.
I can handle it.
I can’t afford to stay afraid or let my faith hesitate.
My purpose is at stake and he who called me is faithful.
His strength in me is greater than any pain I feel or enemy I face.
The promise of God is mine for the taking.
Every plan He has made is guaranteed to come to pass.
It will happen.
If I don’t back down, if I won’t let go, it will happen.
If I don’t stop short, if I won’t sell out, it will happen by faith.
But faith doesn’t take the fear away, it teaches me to fight it.
So bring the battle, I’m ready now.
I got something for Goliath.
I can handle it.
My power flows from presence so I won’t stay stuck in what was, or worry about what will be.
My regrets have been redeemed
And my tests have becomes my lessons
My focus is is fixed and my hear expectant
I’m set, I’m not nervous about what’s next.
‘Cause my eyes are on the throne
I trust the one who’s in complete control
The one who already knows how He’s gonna work it according to his purpose.
Even the worst situations are sure to turn in my favor, If I keep moving forward, keep moving toward Him.
God is with me in this moment, and whatever happens…
I can handle it.”
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Isn’t that awesome? Game day jitters impact us. Make us lose sleep, lose our peace and can distract us from our best. If we maintain our focus, prepare at the highest level, realize that we have support through the fan club of our family and friends… We can achieve a great game… not just today’s game, but every game we step in to.