Thursday, January 7, 2016

Devotion - Thursday, January 7

I have allowed myself to get caught up in this whole "playing for the National Championship" thing.  It is very exciting, and it is no exaggeration to say that practically everything is on hold till next Tuesday.  Who can think about anything else?

But in my prayers this morning I repeated a petition I often utter on Saturday afternoons in the fall - "They are only kids; recently out of high school and only just beginning to find themselves as adults."

Let's not forget the joy associated with this widely popular game of sport.  Let's not forget that it does matter how we play the game, not merely whether we win or lose.  And let's not forget that there are many ways in which "a champion" emerges.

This may seem an odd "devotion."  But if faith is the underpinning for all of our thoughts and actions, it surely should inform our thoughts, actions, and comments over these next couple of days.  As persons of faith, we can interject into the various discussions a word of reason and rationality.  As Tiger fans, we can uphold the values which are of prime importance to us all.

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