The love of a father. In 1992 A young men was favored to win the 400 meter race in the Barcelona summer Olympics. However disappointment came about 250 meter from the finish. It is hamstring tore, he hobbled into a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain. As stretched bearers made their way over him, he knew he had to decide. So despite the pain, he stood up and began to hobble along the track. Suddenly a large man pushed through the crowds, fighting back security the man was his father. You dont have to do this, he told his weeping son. Yes I do his son declared. Well then replied his dad, we re going to finish this together! The father wrapped his arms around his son and helped him hobble though the track. Shortly before the finish line, the father let go of his son and the son completed the race. With a standing ovation from the crowd of 65.000. Derek Redmond may not have finished first place. But he managed to finish his race! Despite the pain. Despite the tears. He determined to give his all. Motivated by a love so strong of a father who picks him up when he falls. What made his father do that? To leave the stands and meet his son on the tracks? It was the pain on his childs face. His son was hurt. but wanted to finish the race. So the father came to help him finish. God is like that when we are hurt, and fighting to finish, He comes and help us. How about you? How is your race? Are you in pain? Are you on the verge of quitting? God want you to finish strong. because He loves you. Are you ready to open your heart to Him? Stay blessed.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:32:02 +0000
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