Week 135

Positive post Sunday, September 15, 2019- Week 135. 

You have likely seen the movie Top Gun where Maverick (Tom Cruise) was having trouble reengaging the enemy in the final dogfight and Merlin frantically yelled at him, “Get back in the game, Maverick!”.  This phrase has been used in many diverse ways to encourage or motivate us during difficult times to do great things, or perhaps to simply do the right thing.  Here are a few examples of how we are encouraged to get back in the game.

Let’s start with the little ones.  For my friends with small children, you may be familiar with Disney’s Muppet Babies.  Here is a video that reminds children that although it’s not easy to lose, the only way to win is to get Back in the Game with your friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXZ4vhVaDwE  As is often the case with educational videos for kids, viewers of all ages could learn a lesson or two!

For my entrepreneurial friends in business, here is a great article on 5 ways to get back in the game by Kaihan Krippendorff, author of Outthink the Competition and CEO of Outthinker, a strategic innovation firm https://www.fastcompany.com/1771177/5-ways-get-back-game  This is short yet impactful and a must read for all of us.  Although it is focused on business, Kaihan’s tips are easily applied to our broader lives.

Finally, and most importantly, for my friends in need, no matter what struggle or challenge God has placed at your feet, please accept my prayers and encouragement to help you get back in the game.  As difficult as it may be, I hope you find comfort in knowing that others care about you and have confidence that you will find your purpose in life and emerge even stronger.  If I’ve learned anything over the past several years of our family journey, it’s to not judge others, as we don’t know what storm God has asked them to walk through.  With our Faith, Family and Fitness (the triangle of life I have written about in previous posts) front and center in our lives, we can weather any storm and make it through to enjoy the bright, sunny and clear times that will ultimately bring us closer to our goal of everlasting life.

What are you doing to “Get back in the game of everlasting life”, or if you are spiritually blessed and in a good place in your life, what are you doing to help others!?