Put Your Game Day On

It was the end of the season. The last game. We all went to support our young 6th grade son and the team.

I did not understand why there was no Tournament. I remember growing up and everything always ended in a tournament.

As the game continued, the St. A's Red Hawks began to show how much discipline they had leaned over the course of the year. Quick Passes, determination to shoot, rebound, play defense, and have fun.

It dawned on me that we don't need tournaments in our lives all the time. We practice everyday for who we are today.

In the final quarter of the game, with a comfortable lead, the coach encouraged all the kids to attempt a three point shot. He continued to rotate kids in the game, to get everyone a change to make the shot.

With 5 seconds on the clock, the reached the baseline and John Charron shot one up from 8 feet out, it hit the rim and came back down. Johnny grabbed the ball, came out to three point range, turned, and launched one. The buzzer sounded right after the ball left his hands. Hit did not hit the rim. it went right threw the net! He scored a three pointer!

The look of wonder and accomplishment was wonderful to witness. John will always remember that shot and so will those that were there to witness it.

As Christ is our coach, how will we walk in His footsteps today? What do we remember from the playbook, from practice? Can we get it done?

Pray hard, Play hard. No prior tournament experience is necessary.

Grace & Peace

Tim