James 5:11 (GW) We consider those who endure to be blessed. You have heard about Job’s endurance. You saw that the Lord ended Job’s suffering because the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Baseball season has started. I know because I got caught in pre-game traffic earlier this week. There’s always a lot of talk about the lineup, especially the pitching line-up. The pitcher influences the outcome of the game maybe more than any other team member. ESPN has a good website that gives stats and predictors by year. Last season we only had one pitcher in the top ten candidates for the Cy Young award. So far this season we have none. Cy Young so I understand was a great pitcher. Back in his day, pitchers pitched the entire game. Now pitchers are specialized. We have closers, relief pitchers. Boy, sometimes in my days I’d like a relief pitcher to come in!
However, that’s not always possible. We must stay on the mound and persevere as we face and work our way through challenges. I try to remember to stop and pray for strength and energy. God answers those prayers. It’s available to all of us if we trust God and go to God for help. In a way, maybe God is our relief pitcher!
Creator God, as the hymn goes, we need you every hour. Day by day we look to your for protection, healing, strength and direction. Please be with us today and bring us energy and joy for the day. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
However, that’s not always possible. We must stay on the mound and persevere as we face and work our way through challenges. I try to remember to stop and pray for strength and energy. God answers those prayers. It’s available to all of us if we trust God and go to God for help. In a way, maybe God is our relief pitcher!
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