Sunday, October 04, 2009
"The pain made the city more beautiful. The story made us different characters than if we'd showed up at the ending an easier way. It made me think about the hard lives so many people have had, the sacrifices they've endured, and how those people will see heaven differently from those of us who have had easier lives."
- A million Miles in a Thousand Years.
- A million Miles in a Thousand Years.
A Soccer Prayer
During Gracie's soccer game yesterday, our team found ourselves in a familiar situation. It was the fourth quarter and we were losing 7 to nothing. I huddled the girls together for a little team meeting. As I was discussing strategy with the little five year olds, the shiest and most petite girl on the team spoke up and said "Coach, why don't we pray for God to lets have a goal?" I said that was a great idea. So there on the soccer field six little heads bowed in silence as I prayed for God to give us an opportunity to make a goal. I have to admit that I was disappointed that the prayer went unanswered.
During Gracie's soccer game yesterday, our team found ourselves in a familiar situation. It was the fourth quarter and we were losing 7 to nothing. I huddled the girls together for a little team meeting. As I was discussing strategy with the little five year olds, the shiest and most petite girl on the team spoke up and said "Coach, why don't we pray for God to lets have a goal?" I said that was a great idea. So there on the soccer field six little heads bowed in silence as I prayed for God to give us an opportunity to make a goal. I have to admit that I was disappointed that the prayer went unanswered.
