May 2009
Intermediate to advanced
176 pages
2h 7m
English
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Chapter 40. A New Beginning
He stared at the ocean as he prepared to jump into the cold water—to take a symbolic plunge that this would be the year of no fear. By jumping into the ocean Martin was declaring that this year his faith would be bigger than his fear. It was to be his yearly ritual to remind himself to follow his passion, seize the moment, surrender, and stay one step ahead of the pride and fear that hovered around him. He had learned from Coach Ken that the antidote to fear is trust and it is only a thought away. He knew that no one is going to push you over the chasm of struggle to the life that you want. God will nudge you and others will support you, but you must take the leap yourself. You must make this jump in your mind, with your heart, and then with your actions. You must make this jump with trust, determination, and faith. After all, they don't call it a leap of fear. They call it a leap of faith for a reason. And with faith he knew that you become a conduit for miracles. His momma had always told him so, but now he believed it.
He raced toward the water as his heart started pounding faster and faster. He feared the coldness more than he did any defense in the NFL. But he kept running, knowing that this was a moment he needed to seize. And as a wave came crashing toward him, he leaped over it and plunged into ocean.
He emerged invigorated and ready to take on all ...
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