8 quotes from sports movies that will encourage your faith
When a team or individual harbors a dream and defies great odds, they become an inspiration to an entire community, not to mention countless fans. Sometimes the story doesn’t end here and the champion or champions end up on the world stage. It’s their stories that inspire us to go the final mile in our own lives. That’s the beautiful thing about the Olympics.
These stories for the ages have become the premise for some of our favorite sports movies. As the Games continue, here a few motivational quotes from some of the most popular sports movies ever made to help encourage your faith.
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” Chariots of Fire, 1981
“On one weekend, as America and the world watched, a group of remarkable young men gave the nation what it needed most: a chance, for one night, not only to dream, but a chance, once again, to believe.” Miracle, 2004
“Whether you make this field goal or not, we’re gonna praise Him. But don’t you walk off this field having done any less than your best.” Facing the Giants, 2006
“I’m asking you to stand up, to make a decision, to change, to forgive, and to be forgiven.” Woodlawn, 2015 “You did everything that you could. There wasn’t one more thing that you could’ve done. Can you live in that moment, as best you can, with clear eyes and love in your heart? With joy in your heart? If you can do that gentlemen, then you’re perfect.” Friday Night Lights, 2004
“If you die trying for something important, then you have both honor and courage, and that’s pretty good. I think that’s what the writer was saying, that you should hope for courage and try for honor. And maybe even pray that the people telling you what to do have some, too.” The Blind Side, 2009
“Praying is something we do in our time. The answers come in God’s time.” Rudy, 1993
“Strap, God wants you on the floor!” Hoosiers, 1986
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