Well, here I am, wanting to jump into the great big world of blogging. I am not really sure what it is I will blog about, or just what is to be included in a blog, but I begin none-the-less. I guess I shouldn’t be too concerned about what goes in herealthough I would hope to be included in some discussion that is bigger than me, but at the same time, hope that I will be content just to put some stuff out here that will give a fresh voice, point of view, or maybe just some light-hearted banter that might just bring someone encouragement or hope or assurance that they are not the only one who feels the way they do or thinks the things they think. I know I need that.
I have read what some others ae blogging about and think, “Hey, I at least have something like that to say!” or maybe more significant, or maybe not. Maybe I just have the same opportunity to put my words out there, or someone else’s words, or whatever.
Anyway…here it goes. It is what I think, see, hear, observe, learn… it’s into my mind. I hope it is worth your time.
I just watched Dallas beat the Buffalo Bills. Romo was off, but the boys came thru. I remember watching Bufalo lose all those Super Bowls in the 90's, a couple of them to the Cowboys. This was a great game. The Yankees lost in the divisional series. Go Tribe!
I think of life like a big game in a lot of ways. It is not that life is just a game, 'cause it's not just a game, but I think that every second is one of those vital plays in a big game that can turn the thing around at any moment. There are no downs or plays or at bats that are opportunities to loaf, take it easy. That takes a lot of attention, focus, perserverance, concentration...
In order to make it through those games it is important to have guys on your team who will push you. You know what I mean. They push you, challenge you, better you. They won't accept slacking. They won't let you phase out.
I have a lot of those guys in my life that sharpen me, keep me honest. These are people that, when I look at them, I am spurred on to continue in this thing, in my faith. I may be the only one (probably not) that wonders at times if I have what it takes to make it in faith and in life. Satan messes with my head and tells me I'm not what I pretend to be or think I am. These people are there. They keep me acountable. God reminds me, through them, that it is Him and not me that will bring me through. I may not talk to all of them all the time, but when I think about them I am encouraged and inspired.
Here's my team (although not exhaustive):
My wife
My kids
My family
Tyson, James, Mick, "kind of" Greg, tfannin, Buddy, Charlie, Bill, Mark, Alex, Tim, Aaron, Steve, Ryan, Marvin, Ted, Dave, Jeremy, the captain, Jay, Big Daddy, Choate, Clayton, Arlo, Joey, Zane, Mike, Chris, Brian, Ron, Pete, Rich, Dennis,...I will try to update this list from time to time b/c I know my list is much longer...I am just not thinking of everyone right here, right now...
I am so blessed to have such a great cloud of witnesses that walk through life with me and who are pointing me deeper into Christ.
When I look at or think about or talk to or interact with these people, I am moved and I know that God is alive and at work in his pepole. I hope you have a team. Who's in the trenches with you? Who is keeping you alert and on target? Where are they pointing you?
If you don't have a team, put me on there. No one is alone. Be good!
