I am not a sports fan, but sports is the life breath for many people.
However, I decided, since most of my family would be glued to the television screen watching the Super Bowl that year, I’d at least give the game a peek. Then, of course, I wanted to know who won, so between the book I was reading and answering emails, I watched. What evenly matched teams! How hard they played!
By the time the game went into over-time for the first time in history, I was sitting on the edge of the sofa. Why couldn’t both teams win? One side would be terribly disappointed. But then, it was over and the New England Patriots won.
Life is like that game. We have goals. We work toward them. We hope and dream but the prize is not always a tangible one. Winning is a mind-set. If we know, within our hearts, we’ve done the best we can, the world may not see it, but we are winners. If we get up one more time after being knocked down, if we forgive that person who harmed us, if we forgive ourselves for our imperfections, if we try hard, we are winners. Most of all, if we love God and our fellow-man, follow Jesus and His teachings to the best of our frail abilities, we can never lose. Whether or not anyone cheers us on or rewards us for a victory, we are winners, every time.
I don’t usually look at commercials, except during the Super Bowl. I don’t really care for the game itself. lol
I know. I feel the same. This game, though, was a nail-biter. Thanks for writing, Morgan.