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Athlete Devotionals: October 29 – Don’t Play for the Applause

Jacolby Gilliam
Last updated: October 24, 2025 10:58 pm
Jacolby Gilliam
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Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Reflection

Applause fades. Stats get forgotten. But when you play for an Audience of One, your effort becomes worship.

Colossians 3:23 challenges us to shift our motivation. Not to be seen, but to serve. Not for the crowd, but for Christ.

Let this verse free you from the pressure of performance. When your worth is found in God, you can play with joy, grit, and peace—no matter who’s watching.

Application

Whisper this before your next rep, drill, or game: “This is for You, Lord.”

Compete with Faith. Grow with His Word.
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