NFL Draft

My oldest son, Hayden, is all about football.  He dreams of going to college on a football scholarship and then one day playing in the NFL.  Jason and I both spend quite a bit of time encouraging that dream all the while reminding him of the hard work that it entails both on and off the field and in and out of the classroom.

Hayden wanted to watch the NFL Draft.  The first round was televised this evening.  We all sat down and watched as one by one 32 young men were selected to play by various teams across the NFL.  It was interesting to watch and it got me to thinking. . .

If getting into Heaven was a draft, would my actions and efforts here on Earth be enough for me to make it in the first round?  Am I focusing my efforts on God's work or man's work?  Am I developing and using the skills that would put me on God's Team?

Everyday is a new game, a new opportunity to prove my Heavenly worth.  Everyday I have the opportunity to reach out and touch someone, to be the hand of God.  I pray that my actions and my words allow me to be reflection of God upon the world.  I pray that on draft day, I am called to Heaven in the first round!  I pray that you all come with me!