Olympics!

The Olympics are here! Tonya and I love athletic competition. After watching a bit of the opening ceremonies on Friday Night, which was amazing, we have found it hard to turn the TV off on Saturday while enjoying a much needed day off. I know that there are a lot of problems in China, but we must pray for God's presence to cover that country while the world's athletes are there.

We love it all. To watch the real stories of where many of the athletes have come from to where they are in world competition is amazing. Isn't it awesome to see people rise to an occasion on the world's stage? To see people peak at the right time to compete against the best in the world. It brings a real sense of patriotism in your heart. We need a little more patriotism today! I found myself swelling with pride to hear the stories of people overcoming the odds. Pushing themselves to the limit so that there are no regrets.

Over the next 2 weeks Tonya and I will be watching with anticipation as our fellow Americans work hard to 'do their best' and let the results speak for themselves. I've heard several times, it's not all about the winning, but doing your best.

God never did ask us to make ourself ready to meet him - we can't do it anyway! But He says that anyone who comes before Him, he will not push away! We may not be in China today fighting for a gold medal, but we can run the race we are in, keeping our eyes upon the goal.

YES WE CAN!

BLESSINGS!

MT