Okay. So football season is here. And I officially live in Auburn. My heart is conflicted over the previous statements. Let me try to explain.
I love Auburn. I love standing in Jordan-Hare stadium and seeing that eagle fly. I love seeing all the orange and blue. But I hate-h.a.t.e. Hearing about it 24/7. Maybe if I knew someone playing ON the team I would gladly talk about it more. I think I would.
Last night I got to go to a high school game in Lanett. Cheerin for another team who's colors happen to be orange and blue... But I was invested- cheering for my sweet friend's son who actually plays on the team. Good game-they won. Trey remained in one piece (that would be the friend's son). I was so invested I had to calm down on the way home.
Now I am getting ready to head to the stadium to cheer on my Auburn tigers. And I can't help but think of how crazy it is that "we" spend so much on tonight's game. Gas, money, time, energy, beer, clothes, face paint...
I know the Lord works through all things. I am sure more heartfelt prayers are probably prayed on any given Saturday in the south in the fall than during any other given day. I know there are players that the Lord uses football to orchestrate things in their lives.
But I have to think about the time and passion some non players- regular folk invest in it. Anybody seen facebook today? Already picking apart things and we haven't really gotten into the season one Saturday. And I have to pray and wish that folks would invest some of that time and passion on investing in eternal matters. Maybe inviting friends into a discussion about God. Maybe reading their Bible as much as they read blogs and sports commentary. Maybe spend as much time with the tv off and investing in someone as much as the tv is on ESPN Sportscenter. And I have to ask you sports types- is watching 19 hours of sportcenter during the week a pre req to watching the game on Saturday?
Okay.... So I wrote the above before I headed to Jordan-Hare. Was planning on hangin with a 10 year old in regular seats. Ended up in a sky box with said 10 year old and his parents. Oh my goodness. Getting there involved an elevator and lots of friendly Auburn faces. Lots of food, stuff to drink, air conditioning, tv, and bathroom. Crazy.
And as the eagle flew- it flew several times right out in front of our window... and did I mention that my friend- "Trey's Mom" knows #81? Turns out he is from the metropolitan area of of Wadley. And shall I mention that he had the 93 yard TD reception? Longest in Auburn history for something? So I guess I know somebody on the team. And I am a little more invested... Although my friend Becky's son was hurt and didn't play. Guess I will be watchin this year.
My life is ridiculous. Never would I have imagined I would have experienced football like that. And as I thanked the Lord for the opportunity to a. Be at the game b. Be in the sky box c. Eat my hotdogs and not have to pay 8 bucks for them (I passed on the pork,veggies, and sweet potatoes available in our suite and went with hot dogs and ice cream). I am blessed. To have the chance- to live in a country where such is possible. To be surprised at receiving such a blessing. To fellowship with friends and watch "my" team. God is incredibly good to me.
I think I need to go read my Bible for awhile... Haha
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