A nice break in the action.

So far this has been a very interesting year to say the least. It's exciting to see so many new people participate in our leagues today. At the same time though I have to admit that it has been a difficult year for me personally. After coming back from Southern California I was filled with excitement and giddy with joy that I couldn't see past CCU Sports. Softball and Basketball in my mind was life itself. Sometimes I forgot that I needed to give glory to God. I look back at the games we've played so far and I feel disappointed in myself. There are no excuses on how I acted or how I played so far but I have to remember that I am playing for God. Not for the game, not for the competition but to help witness to not only the believers but the non believers as well. It was a difficult adjustment learning the new rules, and mixing the A division with the BB division threw me off completely as well but at the same time I'm still adjusting. Maybe I was thinking so much about my Basketball team that it seemed like everything is Softball took a back seat. I remember a verse that I had one of my devotions on which helped me remember why I am here.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Run the race for God

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

At times I look ahead to the future. Like going to New York with Young Life later this summer should be an amazing time of fellowship and leading kids to a possible relationship with Christ. Then I take a moment to realize that I need to take care of the here and now first. My commitment is too important just to skip and no matter what I should do work for God with 100%. I know it's difficult to grasp this concept at times but trust me when I say trust in God. Another thing I will always remember is this past week my pastor was talking about how America these days are trying to take out God's name from the pledge of allegiance, how they are trying to take out His name from national anthem, and how they are trying to take out God's name from our currency. Even with all this happening, one thing still remains. God will always be there for us no matter what. No matter what men try to do to cover God up, he will always be the shining beacon of hope for us. Hope that you all were able to gain something this week. Take care and remember to be safe.

Pics from last week's CCU game between SA and FCSBC.