Courage

It's Morning, Jesus
At the basketball game last night,
I learned from my daughter Chelsea.
She taught me about courage, perseverance, confidence, anger, determination, stamina, frustration, strength, commitment.
She could have quit. She could have given up. But she didn't.
Angelina taught me a lot too. About dribbling among giants.
About getting knocked down and getting back up.
Dorothy taught me about fierce, no-fear playing.
Lord, I thank you for all the victories we've had
And I thank you, too, for last nights defeat.
For you teach us in adversity the lessons we cannot be taught in victory.
I thank you for Julie, the coach
The mom, the wife, the church member, the school coach who cares.

Amen