Super Bowl!

“The Lord is my strength and shield; My heart trusts in Him and I am helped. (Psalm 28 vs 7) The “Super Bowl” takes place in January, and there are enormous numbers associated with it. Numbers like 150 million people watching on TV, six million dollars for a thirty-second ad, five hundred million added to the area economy- Oh yes, there are some competitors and coaches from both teams who will attend a prayer meeting and bible study Sunday before the game, members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. My sports history goes back to age six as a YMCA swimmer, and my 60 plus years of associating with athletes have convinced me that they are not a group to be proud to know. Years of competition and “winning is everything” attitude have negatively influenced them. On Super Sunday, there will be members of the “Fellowship” representing what a Christian needs to be: The best they can be with an appreciation of the Lord and Jesus Christ. Below is the last paragraph of their competitor’s creed. “I give my all every time. I do not give up. I do not give in. I do not give out. I am the Lord’s warrior- a competitor by conviction and a disciple of determination. I am confident beyond reason because my confidence lies in Christ. The results of my efforts must result in His glory. Let the competition begin and let the glory be God’s.” Thought for Today: Let us enjoy today by being the best we can be while keeping the Lord in the forefront. Prayer for Today: Father, today we pray that we will keep you in our lives, that we will be fair in our dealings and competitions. Amen