I love that comment on “playing football was a joy for which I am prepared to pay the price.” I hadn’t thought of it that way, but there is a price to go for it - AND, there is a price to not go for it. Let’s go for it together Steve!
Well, that was one of the most encouraging reads I've had in a long time. That is said from the perspective of a 68-year-old who is wondering why it is that I feel like I have a very good 25 years of investment into building for the kingdom left in me, when I have an electric blanket in order to stop the arthritis in my knees and right hip keeping me awake at night.
Of course, I know why I have the arthritis - 40 years of playing football (round ball, for those indoctrinated by Australian culture). That was a joy for which I am prepared to pay the price. It's the other issues impacting my physical body that annoy me (I'd use another word, but I'm not sure who's going to read this comment ...). Totally undeserved, in my opinion.
This, of course, is only relevant if we are prepared to embrace the idea that "going for it" may sometimes appear to have a price, but that the price is absolutely worth paying.
So, Michael - I am encouraged. Inspired even. To continue to dream kingdom dreams, and pursue those goals, regardless of the price. I will follow your journey with interest - and occasionally reflect on my own renewed commitment to live, in your words, "a wild and grace-filled life".
I love that comment on “playing football was a joy for which I am prepared to pay the price.” I hadn’t thought of it that way, but there is a price to go for it - AND, there is a price to not go for it. Let’s go for it together Steve!
Well, that was one of the most encouraging reads I've had in a long time. That is said from the perspective of a 68-year-old who is wondering why it is that I feel like I have a very good 25 years of investment into building for the kingdom left in me, when I have an electric blanket in order to stop the arthritis in my knees and right hip keeping me awake at night.
Of course, I know why I have the arthritis - 40 years of playing football (round ball, for those indoctrinated by Australian culture). That was a joy for which I am prepared to pay the price. It's the other issues impacting my physical body that annoy me (I'd use another word, but I'm not sure who's going to read this comment ...). Totally undeserved, in my opinion.
This, of course, is only relevant if we are prepared to embrace the idea that "going for it" may sometimes appear to have a price, but that the price is absolutely worth paying.
So, Michael - I am encouraged. Inspired even. To continue to dream kingdom dreams, and pursue those goals, regardless of the price. I will follow your journey with interest - and occasionally reflect on my own renewed commitment to live, in your words, "a wild and grace-filled life".
Amazing read Michael and a great encouragement to keep pressing on with purpose. See you on the course!
See you out there. PS. You want to join me at the 155th Open in St Andrew’s?
Inspiring
Great outlook on whats still to be achieved in all areas of life.