We want to do our best physically, mentally & spiritually Matt asks, "Are you sitting on the sideline of life or are you in the game? Are you willing to work as hard as you can?"
Colossians 3:23 teaches us, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
Matt reminded the students that there are people God has placed in our lives to help us along this journey called life such as coaches, teachers, parents and role models. Matt said he wants to coach & teach because of the authority figures that were placed in his life.
How many of us go through struggles?
1 Peter 5:6-7 teaches us, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
Matt challenged the students, "Instead of worrying about how big your problems are, tell your problems how big your God is!" Make sure your prayers match your actions.
James 1:2-4 "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Matthew concluded, "Be smart enough to know that you can't do this thing called life on your own."