You don't have to be a champion

King David Statue

You don't have to pay, but don't let it surprise you
when they are anointed and you are not
when they see favor in their lives and you don't
when they get the success and you don't
Do not complain for they paid the price, and you did not

Here is the deal: It is not a sin not to seek the Lord your God with all your might. It is not a sin not to give it all for Him. It is not a sin not to stay those extra ten minutes to pray. It is not a sin not to speak of Him wherever you go. It is not a sin. Do not worry, it is not a sin.

But don't be surprised when the Lord blesses those who seek Him with all their might, those who give it all for Him, those who prayed until their knees hurt, those who risk shame and popularity for His sake. Those are the men and women after God's own heart. Those are the champions. Do you want to be one of them? No one will force you, but do you want to?