"There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer."
John Wooden.
As someone who is a recovering sports junkie it is hard not to use references from sports, because it held such a large part of my mind for so many years. One of the most intriguing figures in sports is the humble little man who won so many championships with his UCLA Bruins basketball teams in the 60's and 70's. Though I do not have memories of those teams they are the stuff of legend, with several of the stars from those teams being prominent sports figures for many years during my youth.
In recent years I read a biography about Coach Wooden and was thoroughly impressed with his faith, attention to detail, preparation, and absolute desire to develop character in his players. We would all Do Well to follow his example in this way.
How do we live our lives? Do we truly live by our faith, or do we float along with the currents of life (a dangerous thing) going wherever those currents lead. Jesus our Lord said that he has gone to prepare us a place. Maybe, just maybe, we need to be preparing to go. I don't always see it on my life, and if you are honest with yourself, I imagine you don't always see it in your own life.
In the quote above from the coach it says "that type of faith cannot be acquired without prayer." How is your prayer life today? Join with me this week in making prayer a priority. The stresses and strains we put upon ourselves, particlarly during the holidays, can drag us down. Don't succumb to the wayward currents and drift along, grab hold to the lifeboat of prayer and follow Paul's admonition to the Thessalonians, "pray without ceasing." Keep in mind, "with God we will. . . Live by Faith."
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