For this quote, as well as quote #16, I found out that it's most likely not really said by the person it's widely attributed to.. However, I don't think that diminishes the quote itself.. So, while this quote is often connected to Eric Liddell, Google tells me it's only the "movie version of him" that says this..
"God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure."
So whether he really said this while he was living/breathing here on Earth, or if it's something that he just might of said, I think it still rings true. If the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, doesn't it make sense that He would put in us something that allows us to feel that pleasure? We can discuss the nature of giftings on many different levels, but I know that when I sign (use American Sign Language) I feel God's pleasure. When I teach - specifically kids, and Bible lesson's - I feel God's pleasure. When I create "artsy-craftsy" things, I feel God's pleasure. When I am involved in athletic activities and compete well, I feel God's pleasure..
It seems to me, that America in general, has gotten away from this concept of "whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." I know there are some people that will say "watching sports isn't' "Christian".. "working for Walmart isn't "Christian".. "making movies isn't "Christian".. But Paul doesn't remind us to "be Christian".. He says *whatever* we do.. do it in the presence of the Lord, our Adonai.. and *enjoy* Him, and his giftings..
I'll close with a quote that supposedly Eric Liddell did say, "In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done his best." *whatever* He's gifted you in.. find the glory in doing your best! :)
Soli Deo Gloria
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