Do you have the proper perspective about your life and all matters relating to your life? That is a very big question for each of us to answer. Sometimes in the midst of loss or disappointment, we lose it. Sometimes in the midst of crisis or challenge, we lose perspective. Sometimes in the midst of success and victory, we lose it. However, how about this?
Shaun AlexanderMVP Running Back for the Seattle Seahawks, at the major Super Bowl Press Conference on Tuesday stated these words: “We believe life itself with Jesus Christ is more important than what we do on the field … we want to make sure our focus is on more than this game. We have a bigger calling.” How about that one? This is what you call “perspective.” Those that covered the conference said that Shawn Alexander used his one hour with media (remember he is MVP this year) for the purpose of talking up Jesus Christ. He is the real deal according to theMatt Hasselbeckfolks at Alabama where he played. This is not just “fluff” with Alexander. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck of the Seahawks said he learned something from Trent Dilfer and he does it to this day … while in the tunnel about to come out to play he prays these words and says, “Lord, may we perform for an audience of one.” This is what you call perspective. They are keeping things in perspective. Hasselbeck told the media on Tuesday that most are not aware even though we have players from across this country who play on this team, “I don’t think many people realize how many Christian guys we have on this team and howunited we are … we are united in Christ, and the unity you see on this team is very encouraging.” Well, is that not something else?
Troy PolamaluPittsburgh Steeler strong safety, Troy Polamalu, wears his silver wedding band under his glove weekly as we goes about his defensive exploits in the NFL. Why does he do this? Well, he stated on Tuesday: “I don’t think we put any value on marriage any longer in our country and, to me, the wedding band is a symbol of my wedding bond with my wife (Theodora) and my bond with God.” This is what you call perspective. He knows it all will go away, but his relationship with his wife andmostly with the Lord will not. Antwaan Randel ElWide receiver, Antwaan Randel El stated these words: “People think this game may go down in history, but it’s really only temporary. I thank God that I am here,but I know I have to ask Him for guidance because I don’t know what to expect … I can’t let this game get me too high or too low … I have to stay focused on God and stay focused on his Word.” The starting center for the Steelers, Jeff Hartings said, “I’ve been praying every day that I would honor Him and I’m praying now that I don’t embarrass Him during this time … I want to give Him praise all the time and use this time as a platform not for me, but for Him.” This is what you call perspective!
So remember the next time you get the socks blessed off of you and you think more highly of yourself than you should think … keep perspective! If these young men can do it, you can to. As you watch any, part, or none of the game Sunday afternoon please remember: Not all of the men you see are ego maniacs as some perceive, but many of them are true men of God! Why? PERSPECTIVE!
Keep perspective the rest of the week. You know: All else in life is just a game except your walk with Jesus Christ … perspective!