I don’t really know if you have any interest in this sport, but I hope you’ll take the time to see what you can capture from this story. The 2013 NFL football season is underway and the stakes are high.
Approximately 74,000 fans packed into Miami Dolphins Stadium on Sunday, February 7, 2010, to watch the Indianapolis Colts take on the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. On top of that, millions watched on TV and on the Internet.
These two teams were looking for an important title in the world of sports, but only one prevailed. They both did well during the regular season, but it wasn’t necessarily easy as they had to battle their opponents every week.
Now it was one more opponent that stood between them and this great goal of becoming champions. They both realized that to win they had to show up and play their hearts out. I think as game time approached, the coaches and players motivated and encouraged their team by saying “It’s time to go for it.” I’ll get back to that in a minute.
I press on towards the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus calls us up. – Philippians 3:14 (Amplified Bible)
As you embrace the times ahead, God has set before you some important goals. But you’re going to seize the opportunity. From that biblical quote, that word “press” means that you will have opposing forces.
In the midst of opposing forces I tell you “It’s time to go for it.” If you set it up, you can get it. Your biggest enemy is not the devil, not your coworkers, not your family, not even your boss. I don’t regret telling you this but YOU are your biggest enemy. Why do I say that? Because every time God puts something in your heart, you make excuses, postpone; You say I’ll do it later, you say I can’t get help. Then, when you don’t perform or don’t get it, you blame others.
I want to help you with 6 things that can help you A for it:
1. Reset: There are times when you just have to take another approach and change, change direction, try another method to get the results you need.
2. Reset – I’m sure you’re familiar with losing power at home, which means you need to reset your clock. This is important if you are going to keep up with the times of society. Even more important spiritually is being able to follow the flow of God’s timing.
3. Reflect: see where you come from. This is what gives you the strength to face the challenges you now face because if God did it before, he can do it again.
4. Refocus: With so many distractions and temptations all around you, you need something to help you get back on track. There is nothing better than the Word of God.
5. Renew – Yes, that same feeling you get after taking a bath or shower. It makes you feel new, clean, fresh and ready to start again. The renewal of your mind is important to put your thinking on the right track.
6. Rejoice: To maintain your joy in life, you must celebrate. Life will have many disappointments but you have to awaken your strength and find a reason to be happy.
In the meantime, let’s get back to Super Bowl XLIV, the first time the New Orleans Saints have arrived and a new opportunity to make history for their city and state. Initially down by 10 points and being the underdog can be a challenge. You have to love the fighting spirit of this team as they didn’t let a slow start hold them back. A great team effort from The Who Dat Nation led by quarterback Drew Brees. So it was the New Orleans Saints who beat the heavily favored Colts 31-17.
So what am I saying exactly? I hope God brings you some opportunities for the first time. I think he can get great results if he knows how to keep his goals on track. When the “Go 4 It” opportunity comes along, everyone will know his name when they ask the question “Who is he?”