My sons’ first football season is over - thank you, Jesus! Both boys were asked to play on all-star teams, yet Mom and Dad said, “No!” I love sports, yet enough is enough. Both boys excelled at the game and one even received The Most Improved Defensive Player Award for his team. While on our way home from the last game, I evaluated the season and smiled at how resistant I was to the everyday practices and making myself available for ministry to mothers on the practice field.
I communicated with many mothers, yet there was one I couldn’t seem to connect with. I doubt we had one conversation the whole season, yet during the last practice, she came up to me and asked what church I attended and for directions. We introduced ourselves and I asked if she was saved. She quickly said she was; yet her family has been out of fellowship. It’s ironic I felt no connection was made with her, yet she watched me the whole season! God always comes in a direction we don’t expect- His ways and thoughts are not ours. As we continued sharing and talking about our mutual friend, Jesus, I felt an overwhelming joy in my heart and privately praised God with gratitude for using me to reach this mother. The entire football season was worth this one family being reconnected back into the family of God. Touchdown!
Actions really do speak louder than words and I am always under observation – inside and outside of my home. Sinners are looking for a reason to believe in Jesus, believers are looking for a reason to continue believing, and my children need to see consistency in my walk and my talk. Football season has taken me to another level in my witness. I received an award also - Most Improved Player (on the battlefield for the Lord). This award is just preparation for my next assignment - my husband recently brought home two basketball applications. Time to find my position on the courts!
