Article October 8, 2007 Issue

FOR TEENS

TAKING THE SPIRITUAL PLUNGE

BY ERIK GATES

Swimming is a big part of my life. I swim for two hours a day, four days a week, on a competitive aquatics team. Just like with swimming, I've realized that it's equally important to practice the spiritual ideas I'm learning in Christian Science. What I've learned in Sunday school has helped me express spiritual qualities and glorify God during long warm-ups, challenging swim practices, and meets.

I like the idea from the Bible that God created everyone in His "image" and "likeness" (seeGen. chap. 1). Even though God made us spiritual and perfect, that doesn't mean that we don't have to work. In fact, there have been many times when my prayers have helped me see how to listen better for God's good ideas. Then, I make progress.

As I pay attention to what God is communicating to me while I'm swimming, I've been able to achieve my goals and learn more about God in the process.

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About the author

Erik Gates lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he swims for the Cottonwood Heights Aquatics Team. He also likes to mountain-bike and cross-country ski.

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