Sports Medicine for the Soul: Monthly Character Traits

September-Strong Character

Strong character means doing the right thing, when others are not looking. 

"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." Galatians 5:22-24

October-Positive Attitude

Think positive, be positive, live positive....and you will attract positive experiences.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, and whatever is gracious- if anything is any excellence or worthy of praise, think about these things."
Philippians 4:8   

November- Respect

Respect is one of the most valuable gifts. It is earned from the inside out.

"We know that all things work for the good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

December- Confidence

Confidence comes from knowing the right choices....and choosing them.

"I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me." Philippians 4:13

January- Integrity

Wisdom knows the right path, integrity is taking it.

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22

February- Mental Strength

Mental strength is developed with consistency, over time. 

"Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen you, I will help thee; you. I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10

March- Good Sportspersonship

Good sportsmanship is integrity in disguise.

"Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." Proverbs 16:19

April- Good Communication

Good communication means respecting yourself and others- with how you listen and how you respond.

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Ephesians 4:29                        

May- Healthy Choices

Healthy choices will serve a lifetime of feeling good with self-respect.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23

June- Self-Reflection

Self-reflection means being honest....there is always somehting I am good at, there is always something I can improve.

"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:12-13