The two things are absolutely related. It’s hard to beat Banner, even though his older brother Mario is almost as good at soccer. I was on Mario’s team, and we pretty much trailed Banner’s team by one goal the whole game.
But after two-and-a-half hours playing in the sun, having fasted breakfast, I suddenly found myself, somewhere between heat stroke and exhaustion, on the bench in the shade. I needed water, and there was none. I was breathing quickly.
“Pastor, come and play. This is probably the last time you’ll play in Guatemala.” Ordinarily these words would shot energy into me. But this time this 48-year-old body wouldn’t budge. I didn’t care any more. I was really dog-tired.
As poorly as I played (about 20 turnovers), still my presence on the field counted for something. I made it a little bit harder for them to score, a little bit harder for them to defend. My absence proved our demise by simple math: one less player favored them.
When you quit the church, you cause the team to lose. Keep playing.
A good spiritual point, but heat exhaustion is nothing to be taken lightly. You don’t want to waste your life either by inactivity or by poor stewardship of the “tent” you inhabit.
Yes, I try to take care of the tent. That’s also part of why I exercise.
You give me something to think about for sure here. Thank you.
I guess the question is: did God want you to blog? What were His reasons for you blogging? Maybe it was only for a time.
Yeah sorry. I’m definitely of the persuasion that the internet needs more Christianity, not less.
Have a blessed Sunday! If I never see you again, farewell. Until Heaven…
Yes, I do believe God wanted me to blog. I think He is also directing this move-if only to recapture my attention and reset my priorties at this point in my life. I am far too prone to pour my worth into the wrong vessel. Perhaps, down the road, if He so directs, I could begin again, but not for awhile. God bless you for caring, brother. Your steady encouragement has meant much to me.
Many blessings to you, friend