Qualifying for the Olympics<\\/h4>\\n Fast forward to June 21, 2024. As Sha\\u2019Carri Richardson took to the blocks for the 100m preliminary heat of the Olympic trials, stillness engulfed the stadium. The gun popped, and runners sped off. Sha\\u2019 Carri, however, was off-balanced<\\/a> stepping out to the right\\u2026 placing her behind in the competition, but with sheer strength, and tenacity, she shot past competitors for the win.<\\/p>\\n

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On the third Saturday of June 2024, Sha\u2019Carri Richardson<\/a>, reigning 100m champion, competed for a spot in the upcoming Olympics in Paris, France. By now, you may have heard she\u2019s officially Team USA, but the reason for this blog is to illuminate the prophetic nature in which she ran. Over the last few years, Richardson consistently overcame adversity both on and off the track. One challenge, in particular, not only altered the course of her personal life, but negatively impacted her 2020 Olympics run. In 2021, Sha\u2019Carri\u2019s bio-mom passed away<\/a>. She died due to complications from a car accident.<\/p>\n

Consequently, Sha\u2019Carri\u2019s performance on the track was plagued with panic as she found out shortly before running. Soon after, she tested positive for cannabis, which is strictly prohibited for track & field athletes, but she used it to cope with her mom\u2019s passing. Sadly, her Olympic dreams instantly faded. However, her story doesn\u2019t end there! Sha\u2019Carri, known for her phrase, \u201cI\u2019m not back, I\u2019m better\u201d<\/a> proved to the world in 2023, with redirecting her focus to The Lord, family, and proper training, that second chances are possible. She became the world\u2019s 100m sprint champion after clenching the last spot in the final heat\u2026 running a 10.6.<\/p>\n

Qualifying for the Olympics<\/h4>\n Fast forward to June 21, 2024. As Sha\u2019Carri Richardson took to the blocks for the 100m preliminary heat of the Olympic trials, stillness engulfed the stadium. The gun popped, and runners sped off. Sha\u2019 Carri, however, was off-balanced<\/a> stepping out to the right\u2026 placing her behind in the competition, but with sheer strength, and tenacity, she shot past competitors for the win.<\/p>\n

Prophetic Revelation #1<\/h4>\n \ As the enemy of our souls, or an evil wind, attempts to push us off course\u2026 to misstep, we must boldly regroup and forge forward, placing our focus on the goal line. God is there waiting with arms widened for our reception as His Spirit bares us across, if we let Him. With grit, grace, and God\u2019s guidance, we can win. Even with a stammer-step, God is faithful to see us through to victory. Sometimes, we may see ourselves as the least, but God can use our quirks, or stumbles, to promote us to greatness.<\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p>\n

Semi-finals June 22, 2024<\/h4>\n In qualifying for the semi-finals, Sha\u2019Carri, returned to the blocks in preparation of her start. Yet, instead of bursting forward, and keeping low, she basically stood up placing herself at a disadvantage. Keep-in-mind, the lower one runs out the blocks, the easier to cut through the wind and gain ground. Standing straight up is like raising a sail. The winds will flow against the fabric causing the ship to push outward (in this case backward). Yet, determined to win, Sha\u2019Carri accelerated like a driver evading a speeding ticket<\/a>. She jet past her opponents to the final race of the day.<\/p>\n

Prophetic Revelation #2<\/h4>\n \ Have you ever been last, then God decided to position you ahead of others? This sums up Sha\u2019Carri\u2019s second run. Whether it was nerves, overthinking, or poor preparation in the blocks, her decision to stand prematurely placed her behind her peers. However, with one push from God, He can send any one of us to the front where we belong. If we learn to consult God in our spiritual and personal movements, we can assume a better posture. Nevertheless, if we allow self-sabotaging thoughts, or unsolicited advice\u2026 among other things\u2026 to drive us,\u00a0 we can cost ourselves the promotion, or the very thing we\u2019ve asked God for. Sometimes, it\u2019s not even us. We find ourselves in lanes unprepared by God due to demonic delay, and try to rescue ourselves, but there comes a time when we must allow God\u2019s wind to get us sailing and out of His unchosen destinies for us.<\/p>\n \ \u00a0<\/p>\n

Finals<\/h4>\n Like both starts in the prelim and semi, Sha\u2019Carri\u2019s start was not her best, but it also wasn\u2019t as potentially detrimental. Other competitors got out of the blocks better, but Sha\u2019 Carri\u2019s unquestionable strength moved her to the finish line first with a 10.70. <\/a>Just imagine if she had demonstrated a pristine start. She\u2019d be the perfect storm\u2026 and she\u2019s already a cyclone.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Prophetic Revelation #3<\/h4>\n \ So many of us, like Sha\u2019Carri haven\u2019t experienced the best starts in life, but being chosen by God moves us out in front beyond secret competitors, false friendships, domestic hatred and betrayal.\u00a0 Before you know it, you are on the the spiritual podium\u00a0 receiving gold from the All-Wise God Himself. As we continue to stride, keeping our focus on The Most High, we can overcome anything. While the way to overcoming may not be conventional, or along a path well known, our strides will lead us to a success in God. A success the wicked cannot siphon.<\/p>\n \ To Sha\u2019Carri Richardson, I wish you better starts and greater finishes. #GoldForShaCarri #ParisHereSheComes #NoMoreDelay #NoPlayingCatchUp<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ On the third Saturday of June 2024, Sha\u2019Carri Richardson, reigning 100m champion, competed for a spot in the upcoming Olympics in Paris, France. 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