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What's really important

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June 06, 2008 at 3:27am

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I have been a life long sports fan. Since I'm from Pittsburgh, I like all the teams from that city. I often joke that I have black and gold blood ( for those who don't know, all 3 pro teams from Pittsburgh wear black and gold uniforms). My love for these teams ran deep for many years. When they won, I was thrilled to death. And when they lost, I was bummed. I remember when the Steelers lost super bowl 30 after the 1995 season. I was depressed for weeks.

I'm not sure why, but in the last year or 2, I haven't placed as much importance on sports. I still watch and cheer for my favorite teams, but it's not like it used to be. I now treat sports like it is, just a game.

The reason I'm writing about this is because my favorite hockey team, the Penguins, just lost the Stanley Cup Finals. A few years ago, this would have devastated me. Yes, I'm disappointed. And for the first couple hours after the game ended wednesday night, I was feeling kinda low (it didn't help that I wasn't feeling well with flu like symptoms). But instead of letting it bring me down, I find myself looking at the bright side of this. I had a great time watching them win 3 rounds of the playoffs getting to the finals. They were the worst team in their conference just 2 years ago, and this year were only 2 wins away from hoisting the cup. They have amazing young talent and will be a huge force in the NHL for many years to come. What's to be upset about?

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Why have my priorities changed recently? I think it's the Lord working in my life. He's showing me what's really important in my life. I have a great family life. I have a secure job that pays well. Over the last year, I have made the best friends I've ever had through the Vegas singles group. My most recent medical tests show that I'm cancer free (I had a cancer scare 3 years ago). I could go on and on about all the blessings God has bestowed upon me. The last thing I need to dwell on is the result of a hockey game.

Thank you Lord for showing me what's really important!

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John

June 06, 2008 at 6:55am

I would like to hear more. I think that we need to talk more about what God has done in our lives for others to see that God is still working in peoples lives. It also helps those of us that feel that we have not come very far to see that God even helps those. I like football but have not watched most of the games during the year. It is not that I do not watch more tv then I should but I just have not been into it as much lately.

Mike n Lau...

June 06, 2008 at 7:55am

GREAT blog Jeff! That's exciting!

"Why have my priorities changed recently? I think it's the Lord working in my life."

I've experienced this too! I used to LOVE music, music was practically my life. Now, I rarely listen to it, b/c it distracts my mind from contemplating and praying to God. He's changing me too!

Star for this great word of testimony!!

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