Top of the morning and all good wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Vinita, Oklahoma.
After retiring from a full time pastorate, I served Grace Presbyterian Church, Grove, Oklahoma, as a part time temporary pastor. One summer, Bruce Lietzke, son of a beloved member of Grace Church, won the U. S. Open Golf Tournament for Seniors. The entire community was excited and proud. Bruce is a pro, and one of the best golfers in the country.
I have a lot of good friends, whom I like a lot, but they must be among the worst golfers on the planet. Still they go back to the links time and time again. WHY?
I think I've found the answer:
Even the best golfer can once in awhile play a shot that Bruce Lietske, or even Tiger Woods, would be proud to make. And so, it seems to me, that even the poorest golfers are upheld by the hope of being NOT what they are at their worst, but what they are at their best. Isn't that true of life, too?
Here is a suggestion to help you grasp the moment when you are at your best. Begin each day, even before popping out of bed, by saying this little prayer:
LORD, HELP ME TO BE TODAY WHAT I AM AT MY BEST.
Don't be satisfied with yourself or with things the way they are. Aim to be at your best and you'll never lose hope that you can be better. When you strive to be your best, you'll be an effective instrument of God's love and a source of encouragement to others.
Never lose Hope!
Cheers,
Richard
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