Connor is the most gifted athlete I have ever coached in my 20+ year coaching career. And Elijah is EXTREMELY good for his age, too...! Of course, they both enjoy winning. But I love the fact that losing, makes them practice harder. These boys don't back down, they rise to the occasion and meet the challenges set before them. The most important thing is that they both understand the significance of giving 100% effort and they dedicate themselves to giving their personal best at all times.
We give our best effort first and foremost to honor our Lord and Savior who created us and gifted us with the abilities, skills, and passions we have. To give any less than our best effort would be to dishonor our creator. There is no disgrace in losing if one has given their all. But there is every disgrace when one has God given ability and talent and does not utilize their talents for God's Glory.
As a coach, it is a very good feeling to know that those under your watch have learned and understand the importance of establishing standards and setting goals of personal excellence for themselves. As a daddy, there is no greater joy than to see your children love something and apply themselves to becoming the best they can be at that particular activity, and doing it all for God's glory.
June 16, 2013 will be my greatest Father's Day, ever. I can see that my boys are really starting to 'get' it.
This morning I am praising God for all he has done for me and for the precious gifts of my sweet precious sons.
Looking forward to a great church service, lunch, then good times on the tennis court with my precious boys and their Mommy...!
God is Good.
