For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. Romans 8:18-19

Game Day

Yesterday was our first official game for our church-softball league’s 2008 season. It was an ugly affair—we lost 20 to 2. We typically have some devotional time after the game, but I have gotten into the habit of sending out a post-game devo-email the day after (because I need some time to process my thoughts). No doubt the devo would have something to do with humility.

As I walked in the house after the game I was met by my son.

"How was the game dad, " he asked.

"Awful, ’ I said, "we looked like Jerry’s kids out there."

I Know…I Know…

Before the words even left my mouth I felt the Holy Spirit convicting me ~and~ telling me not to say it. I ignored this prompting from the Lord and said it anyway. As soon as I finished the sentence I knew I should have kept my mouth shut. Not only did I just send a stupid message to my son (that it is somehow OK to make fun of handicapped people), I disobeyed a direct order from the Lord telling me not to say it.

Oh well, maybe I’ll be a better listener next time.

I sat down to think about what I might write for the post-game-devo, but my mind was blank. I went to bed and my mind was blank. I prayed and I waited, but there was nothing. I was awoken this morning by the Lord speaking to my heart.

"Are you sorry?"

I knew exactly what He was talking about and I apologized.

"Go watch the video again, " he pressed.

I didn’t remember the name of the video, but I knew exactly which one God was referring to. It had been at least a year since I first viewed it on YouTube, but I knew (since He wanted me to watch it again), it would be easy to find. It was.