GAME TIME by danielle | january 8, 2011

It is still quiet here for the most part...BUT I want to pop in today with the below re-post. When I wrote this, I would have never imagined I would be meeting Tim Tebow tonight. I am.!!

Tonight's "date", was a surprise Valentine's gift from my sweet forever crush, Josey. I have a new little black dress and gold glittery nails. I promise not to be out too late...as baseball season begins bright and early (early) tomorrow.

So, Happy Saint Patrick's Day. Don't pinch me...I like this dream!!

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, [2] looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1)

I do not subscribe to any well known feeds via social media outlets. Except one. And the one I do, would probably not be your first guess who.

It is Tim Tebow. Former Florida Gators Quarterback. Current NFL Denver Quarterback.

Now, it isn't that I am necessarily a huge sports fan. Or that, yeah he's sorta cute. Truly it's his story. He is the type, I would choose for my boys to heroize. I specifically point out to my own small players, Tebow kneeling down on the sideline. I remind them that, THAT is how you play. The game of life.

It is hard to find these types in the media, to point out to our sons.

I am sure you know his story. How couldn't you? I do admit he has gotten more than enough air time. His story is one of faith and family. From the controversial commercial portraying his mother's choice to not abort him. To his homeschooling and mission based childhood. To his star athleticism. To his Heisman Trophy, first round draft and now unthought of playoffs.

Last Monday, as I watched the Denver Broncos. As I watched, Tebow pray. I wondered what he prays each time. I wondered if it is OK to pray for football.?? I think yes, for the safety of players and that all the glory will be given. Just not specific outcomes. Should we do that?

I have given much thought to what it is we are to pray about.? I am specific and intentional in what I pray for. I can't pray for a game saving field goal and then ask for a child to be healed. Maybe it is fine to do that. It's just weird to me.

I think this goes hand in hand with, where our success lies? What we are holding on to? What is it we hope to achieve?

Tebow posted the Hebrews 12:1 verse above, to his Facebook feed this morning. In this verse the use of "weight" and "sin", is referring to things in our lives which are not intrinsically sinful, but which keep us from fully following Christ.

Are there things in your life? That are not INTRINSICALLY SINFUL, but that draw your attention away?

I am not a hypocrite. I don't dish, without taking. I have worldly wants. I place value, I shouldn't. I spend more time, than I should.

This verse and message applies to us all. In many different ways. Jobs, sports, hobbies... Whatever you do in life, what is your purpose? If you blog, what is your purpose? Why are you doing this?

Over the years I have seen blogs I read, turn to mere advertising campaigns. On, and on and on. I have seen follower numbers rise, simply because someone wanted to win something. I am not sure how many people are actually reading.

There are people- bloggers, making LOTS of money. But, that isn't going to be all of us.

I am often puzzled at others putting in so much, trying to make it work. Trying to climb that ladder. I wonder what the purpose is?

Most of us post on our faith. I want to be sure that mine own eyes are fixed on the prize. Not all the glory.

Tim Tebow will take the field this afternoon, in the first round of NFL playoffs. I know he wants to win the game. More importantly, the race.