Okay, I admit it I am a PATRIOT'S fan.  GO PATS!!!  I wasn't always.  I used to DREAD watching football or even having it on.  When I was young my Dad would watch it so I'd head to my room at the complete opposite end of the house to sew.  Back then (100 years ago!) my sewing machine would cause 'snow'  on the TV screen so after fighting with the rabbit ears he'd tell me to stop. After I was married it was a time that my hubby would be intensely occupied and I couldn't bother him.  Then a few years ago he said, "You know, I really would like it if you'd TRY to enjoy football.  I'd like to have you watch it with me."  So, being an obedient submissive wife (okay, trying to be)  I forced myself to watch it with him.  I admit I really don't totally understand the game but I have enough knowledge to know when good things or bad things are happening and when we score.  It helped that this all coincided with the PATS actually doing well enough to be called a team!

Now we look forward to watching the games together and the girls love it too.  We make special snacks the day before and get all in order.  I even have somewhat intelligent talks via phone with my son about the games and players.  He is TOTALLY addicted.  For those gasping and worrying about our spiritual life and testimony where games are played on Sunday afternoons and evenings....DON'T !  Our church made the move a year ago to consolidate our service times.  We start with A.M. service at 10:00 followed by Sunday school, then we all bring potluck lunch and share followed by clean-up and afternoon service.  Most head home at 2:30 P.M.  We have a few obligations after services but are usually home in time to watch the game.  I'd like to say "to relax" but my hubby's recent actions cause a little stress when he cheers for the rival team!  He likes to keep things going.  He LIKES close scores!!!  Incidentally, we don't pray for our team to win although we pray that  those involved who have made their salvation public will play and act in a way that will support their profession of faith.

I am digressing from my title.  Tomorrow is SUPERBOWL Sunday!!!!!  We live in New England.  For the past two weeks the SUPERBOWL mania has grown to a fevered pitch.  EVERY store has join the cause.  Even pet stores are offering doggie coats, beds, cat toys etc... with PATS logos etc...  I admit someone gave my hubby a Tedy Bruschi shirt for his yellow lab!!!!  That was a few years ago but we still have it and she still wears it during football games!  Grocery stores have all you need for FOOTBALL FOOD.  Folks are planning parties, trash talking the NY GIANTS is rampant. I saw a trash dumpster painted with Patriots colors. They even started our local news with, "Where In the World is Tommy Brady" for a few nights.  Each night there is 1/4 news and weather with 3/4 Patriots frenzy.  No, I don't mind, I'd much rather the comraderie of sports than seeing and hearing the presidential hopefuls repeating themselves trashtalking the other candidates. 

Yesterday my heart was pricked with the thought, "We as believers, sons and daughters of the Creator, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, KNOW that HE is coming back, are we as excited and as involved as the country is now over the Superbowl? Are we doing as much to prepare for HIS return as we are for the Superbowl?  Are we as open to discuss our Lord as we are the winnings of our team? Are we campaigning as much for our SAVIOR as folks are for their candidate of choice?"  We're going to be hearing campaign speeches and promises for almost another year!  Can you imagine?

What would it be like if we truly took to heart "Loving the Lord with ALL our heart, soul and mind"?  What if we put Phil. 4:8 to work in our lives and only thought on these things, those which are ture, honest, pure, just, lovely, of good report, and virtuous?   Do we "Go out into the world to preach the Gospel" as heartily as we will talk to a stranger about the "BIG GAME" I'm not saying we can't enjoy a hobby, sport or activity but we do need to be remembering our purpose, to honor and glorify our Lord and Savior, the King of Kings, Creator of all !!!  Can you imagine the possible revival of our land if we were all as excited about our Lord as we are about sports, politics, quilting, stamping etc...etc....?

Just a thought.............................................. : )

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