The Strength to Keep Fighting

April 16, 2010 by Timothy Dalrymple

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So for me, it came down to walking with the Lord every single day, being in the Word, and praying constantly. It was also helpful to travel with a family member, so that we could hold one another accountable, edify one another, and grow and have fun together. Who you associate with goes a long way. Whether you think they will influence you or not, they definitely will influence you, both for good and for bad.

Making time for the Lord each and every day is crucial. Especially when you are a youth athlete, there are countless temptations out there. It doesn't take much to draw you off track. It's a sad reality: wherever you go, if you're a well-known athlete, you will be targeted by people. But the more time you spend with the Lord, the more you'll be able to recognize who is good and who is not. There are a lot of temptations out there, and it's best just not to step foot in something that you think might even be remotely wrong.

The other thing that was really helpful was that I had a team of people praying for me constantly. I still do, even now. That has also proved to be a huge source of strength, because the Lord answers prayer.

For more on Michael, see his book, Holding Serve: Persevering On and Off the Court, or visit the Chang Family Foundation website. You can support the Chang Family Foundation here.

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About Timothy Dalrymple

Timothy Dalrymple is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Polymath Innovations, a strategic storytelling agency that advances the good with visionary organizations and brands. He leads a unique team of communicators from around North America and across the creative spectrum, serving mission-driven businesses and nonprofits who need a partner to amplify their voice and good works. Once a world-class gymnast whose career ended with a broken neck, Tim channeled his passions for faith and storytelling into his role as VP of Business Development for Patheos, helping to launch and grow the network into the world's largest religion website. He holds a Ph.D. in Religion from Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Tim blogs at Philosophical Fragments.

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