Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
December 6, 1993
Good Morning!
GOLF...
I am convinced the British invented the game to get even with
us Americans for winning the Revolutionary War.
Over the years I have grown to intensely dislike the
game.
Hacking and slicing...I look like Houdini in the advanced stages
of arthritis.
And everyone seems to offer free advice:
"Bend your knees." "Keep your eye on the
ball." "Follow through." RIGHT.
Actually, I've HATED the game...Until two months
ago when I received my first lesson.
The pro gave me three simple suggestions. And to my utter
amazement, I am now hitting the ball long and straight.
(most of the time...some
of the time)
In fact I can't wait to get out on the course! Or to a driving
range! CAN' WAIT!!
So for over 40 years I tried to teach myself... WHAT A JOKE!
The Christian life and discipleship are similar to GOLF:
You can hack it out on your own...but you will hate the struggle
- Or you can allow a "pro" to come along side and make
a few suggestions. Consider the power of example.
Paul states to his disciples:
"Be imitators of me as I am of Christ."
(I Corinthians 11:1)
"...You followed my teaching, conduct,
purpose...perseverance" (II Timothy 3:10)
"The things you have learned and received and
heard and seen in me, practice..." (Philippians
4:9)
So why spend years hacking and slicing at the game of
life when you can learn from a pro: Find a mature follower
of Christ and let him model the essentials for you. Perhaps he'll
make a few suggestions. It will save you a lot of grief and you
might even begin to enjoy the game of life!
Have a great week!
Dwight Hill
© Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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