Fun Baseball Story -Precious Childhood Memories and Life Application...

A little boy was overhead talking to himself as he strode through the backyard, baseball cap in place and toting ball and bat. 'I'm the greatest baseball player in the world,' he said proudly.
 

Then he tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed.

Undaunted, he picked up the ball, threw it into the air and said to himself, 'I'm the greatest player ever!' He swung at the ball again, and again he missed. 
 
He paused a moment to examine the bat and ball carefully.  Then once again he threw the ball into the air and said, 'I'm the greatest baseball player who has ever lived.' He swung the bat hard and again missed the ball.
 
'Wow!' he exclaimed. 'What a pitcher!'

When I was a boy, baseball was my first love.  I would often go out into my back yard and play an imaginary game just as the little boy in the story did.   I also had a dream to be a professional baseball player and to be the best player ever.  I just love the attitude of the boy in the story,   Even in the face of adversity he did not give up.  Even after striking out he didn't get down on himself but gave credit to the "opposing pitcher'.   

You don't see that kind of grace any more.  You don't hear of credit given to someone else too often. And you rarely hear credit or praise given to God.    

No, This world is more and more about a glorification of self.  My life was like that once:  ALL ABOUT ME,    But when I learned about Jesus' Love for me and I observed authentic Christians living out their lives before me day in and day out, it made me long for what they had in their hearts:

The Love of Jesus. 

And since Jesus came into my heart I have never been the same again.  I am a new creation in Christ.  And You can be too.  Jesus can change your heart.  He can change your life.  

Are you struggling in some area of your life?  Are you swinging and missing like the boy in the story?  Jesus is knocking.  He uses the storms of life to drive us to him.  

It's time to hit a home run and give your life over to Christ.   If you would like to visit or pray about making a decision to  turn your life over to Jesus I will pray for and make time for you. Call or text me at 713-818-9109 or email me at coachsam@chadwelltennis.com.   

I pray that this story and these words would touch someone's heart today.   Maybe a man who loved baseball as a boy.  Maybe just someone who needs Jesus in their life.   And Friends: that's ALL of us.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day.  And praying that someone else will water this seed that I just planted.

Friends, we all need JESUS.  I love You.

Coach Sam