The Winning Choice

By Eliza Broadbent

(Based on a true story)

The author lives in Utah, USA.

boys lined up at starting line for track meet

On your mark, get set, go!

boy racing and crossing finish line first

And the winner is …

announcer holding up winner’s hand

… Nathan!

coach talking to boy

You get to go to the Provincial Track Meet! You’ll race against the fastest kids in British Columbia.

No way! I can’t wait.

mom talking to boy

Later that week …

Your coach just sent over the schedule for the meet.

boy looking at schedule on computer

Oh no … the meet is on Sunday!

boy thinking

boy laying on his bed, looking worried

Should I go? What if this is my only chance? I might not make it again next year.

boy grabbing trophy and sees picture of Jesus

boy looking at picture of Jesus

boy talking with coach

Sorry, Coach. I don’t do races on Sunday. I want to keep the Sabbath day holy.

boy sitting with family at church

I’m glad I put Christ first. I know I made the right choice.

comic-style story

Illustrations by Jennifer Naalchigar