Play Ball

Dear God;

Help me to be a good sport in this game of life. I don't ask for an easy place in the lineup. Put me anywhere you need me. I only ask that I can give you 100% of everything I have. If all the hard drives seem to come my way, I thank you for the compliment. Help me to remember that you never send a player more trouble than he can handle.

And, help me, Lord, to accept the bad breaks as a part of the game. May I always play on the square no matter what others do. Help me to study the Book so I'll know the rules.

Finally, God, if the natural turn of events goes against me and I'm benched for sickness or old age, help me to accept that as part of the game, too. Keep me from whimpering that I was framed or that I got a raw deal. And when I finish the final inning, I ask for no laurels. All I want is to believe in my heart that I played as well as I could and that I didn't let you down."

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I share this inspirational thought so you may enjoy its simple message and so we may be reminded once again that we are the players and God is the Coach. Or, in the words of the hymn writer, "Thou art the Potter, I am the clay! (Ephesians 6:10-20)