Watching the Winter Olympics has mesmerized me this year. I absolutely love winter sports. I suppose it's in my blood, having grown up in Chicago and some of my best memories having to do with snow and ice.
Watching these athletes holds me captive as I think about the hours of practice, hard work, dedication and love they display for their sport. They have given much of their lives to become the best at what they do to advance their sport. Much of their personal lives are put on hold while they spend countless hours practicing.
You know, the truth is, our actions play out what is important to us. Truly, we do not have to say much for others to know who we are and what we are "really" about. As others watch us, and they DO watch us, what do our lives prove out is important to us? Just as these athletes prove to us what motivates them, how about us as Christians???
I wonder, would any of us win A GOLD MEDAL as slaves and servants of the Lord God? Would we even be called up to be on the podium to win a medal at all for our faith and trust in the King of the Universe? What are our priorities? What do our actions show to the world?
A GOLD MEDAL???? The old addage "actions speak louder than words" holds true in our Christian walk as well as in every other area of our lives.
the solitary
8 years ago
1 comment:
Dear Barb,
Just a word of love from one who doesn't even feel worthy to compete for a medal of any sort at this point. I've been reading your blogs about that dear one of yours and just wanted to remind you that some of us stubborn ones who people pray for just don't let on that our hearts are being affected. Sometimes thoughts about Him and prayers to Him stay shushed in quiet places and we don't let others know what's going on inside, but the tectonic plates in the heart do feel a rumble. Praying that's the case with your dear one.
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