Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers! What an amazing game!
Last year, I tried hard to incorporate the Super Bowl into our Breakout lesson, and did a little research. I googled “football” and “God” and was actually amazed! There are quite a few stories of football players, coaches and teams (NFL, college and high school) that have inspiring stories about letting God rule their game. It is very refreshing to see some names that even I recognize that are using their influence and fame to honor God. Especially in a time where the most visible stars of the day are in desperate need of our Northstar program!!
One of the first things that I thought of was the time I spent with Morgan cheering for the Rebels. I was very impressed (if not surprised) that there is still a prayer before the start of the games – and I’ve read that many NFL teams pray before their games as well. Also, whenever a player is injured – regardless of which team – everyone dropped to one knee. It’s a sign of respect – to the players, to the team, and to God. It demonstrates that even in the heat of competition, we all still care and respect each other. Perhaps if some of these coaches went from NFL to CFO – our financial crisis might not be so bad!
There is one quote that I read about a player that was seriously injured. Without hesitation, everyone dropped to a knee, and there were audible prayers being heard from everyone – from the fans, the players, the coaches – on BOTH teams. They paused the game and had a time of prayer. The quote is one that rings true in my mind frequently – ‘why is it that they try to take God out of schools, out of public events, and out of our pledge – but when tragedy strikes – the first word is “Please, God”.’ Why is it that we wait for tragedy to say “Please, God” instead of trying to ‘please God”?
We are on a very uncertain road right now – on many different levels. We have a new president and staff; companies are closing their doors, the banking industry is struggling, our soldiers are fighting – and dying. Our church family is struggling – loss of income and insurance; loss of family members; and devastating diagnoses. In short, we are all struggling with the uncertainty that tomorrow will bring.
But we cannot forget – we are still One Nation Under God! It doesn’t matter now if you are celebrating or mourning the election of President Obama … if you are for or against the war … if you agree with corporate bailout or not – we are all in this together. Our president needs our prayers … our military men, women and families need our prayers … the financial industry needs our prayers. Our church family needs our prayers. There are always two sides … two teams, two political parties, two opinions … but we are One Nation. Just as a crisis on the field brings both teams to their knees, it is time for us, as a nation, to drop to our knees – together – under God.
Last year, I tried hard to incorporate the Super Bowl into our Breakout lesson, and did a little research. I googled “football” and “God” and was actually amazed! There are quite a few stories of football players, coaches and teams (NFL, college and high school) that have inspiring stories about letting God rule their game. It is very refreshing to see some names that even I recognize that are using their influence and fame to honor God. Especially in a time where the most visible stars of the day are in desperate need of our Northstar program!!
One of the first things that I thought of was the time I spent with Morgan cheering for the Rebels. I was very impressed (if not surprised) that there is still a prayer before the start of the games – and I’ve read that many NFL teams pray before their games as well. Also, whenever a player is injured – regardless of which team – everyone dropped to one knee. It’s a sign of respect – to the players, to the team, and to God. It demonstrates that even in the heat of competition, we all still care and respect each other. Perhaps if some of these coaches went from NFL to CFO – our financial crisis might not be so bad!
There is one quote that I read about a player that was seriously injured. Without hesitation, everyone dropped to a knee, and there were audible prayers being heard from everyone – from the fans, the players, the coaches – on BOTH teams. They paused the game and had a time of prayer. The quote is one that rings true in my mind frequently – ‘why is it that they try to take God out of schools, out of public events, and out of our pledge – but when tragedy strikes – the first word is “Please, God”.’ Why is it that we wait for tragedy to say “Please, God” instead of trying to ‘please God”?
We are on a very uncertain road right now – on many different levels. We have a new president and staff; companies are closing their doors, the banking industry is struggling, our soldiers are fighting – and dying. Our church family is struggling – loss of income and insurance; loss of family members; and devastating diagnoses. In short, we are all struggling with the uncertainty that tomorrow will bring.
But we cannot forget – we are still One Nation Under God! It doesn’t matter now if you are celebrating or mourning the election of President Obama … if you are for or against the war … if you agree with corporate bailout or not – we are all in this together. Our president needs our prayers … our military men, women and families need our prayers … the financial industry needs our prayers. Our church family needs our prayers. There are always two sides … two teams, two political parties, two opinions … but we are One Nation. Just as a crisis on the field brings both teams to their knees, it is time for us, as a nation, to drop to our knees – together – under God.
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Amen! Thanks for the reminder to be One Nation. ;)
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