They call golf “A good walk spoiled.”By “They”, I mean me and everyone else who has tried and failed miserably. They equip you with a skinny stick to hit a tiny ball to what can only be described as infinity. Don’t be fooled by cute terms like dogleg left, water, and sand. Golf calls the last two hazards in the playbook. Also, they don’t build them on flat surfaces. It’s up and downhill. All part of the dastardly plan.
Sounds a lot like life. Hills, sudden changes in direction, and hazards constantly try to spoil our good walk. We can navigate obstacles like good golfers by learning to avoid or get out of them more easily. Train.
The other day, while on the course, we came across a group of senior men. The oldest gentleman approached his ball. He pulled back his club. To my utter shock, he blasted the ball long and straight down the fairway.
My first thought- I want to play like that guy. My husband reminded me that these men have played for years and,” Practice. Practice.Practice.” He reminded me that I have a natural swing. But I have to stop thinking I should be on the pro tour. I need to train if I want to get better. Practice. Practice. Practice.
Christian, this applies to us as well. We must work out our faith. In 1 Timothy 4:8, we learn, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
We train by praying, studying God’s word, and walking with Him daily. The more time we spend learning about Him, the more we depend on Him to help us navigate this life. When we strengthen our faith, we point others to God. Then, like that man’s golf swing, people will want what we have.
IT'S A HARnDen LIFE... 