Popular examples of athletes like Michael Jordan overcoming early setbacks in high school to become perhaps the greatest basketball player ever. Adrian Peterson tearing his ACL and then leading the NFL in rushing the next year. Even Peyton Manning, who was released as the old dog to be put down peacefully by the Colts, is today closing in on a record-breaking year with the Denver Broncos.
This week,we received news that my youngest son didn't make the 'A' team for basketball, a position that he had solidified for the previous three years. As you can imagine, this news was met with watery eyes, heartache, and a sense of loss...all from his mother and father.
My son, despite not being thrilled the 'day of', rebounded nicely and it was business as usual the next day. With one exception. When I talked to him in the car briefly that evening, he simply stated that he has things he needs to work on. That was it. No, 'My world is crumbling' or 'I'll never amount to anything' language. It was simply accepted as fact.
I'm extremely proud of him.
God often used those less than desirable times in people's lives to bring others into a deeper restored relationship with Him. Consider Jacob, Joseph, Jeremiah, Moses, David, Paul, John the Baptist, the apostle Paul and the list goes on today.
Jalen embraced the adversity. I can't wait to see what God has in store for him!!
Grace & Peace
PLW
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