My Feelings about Sports

I'm happy for the Boston Red Sox. They have waited a long time to win the World Series. And it finally happened tonight.

At this point, let me add that I don't let myself get too excited about sports the way I used to. Ten years ago, I lived or died with how well the Cleveland Indians did. Now, I just try to live my life. I take in the occasional local sporting event. I try to enjoy it for what it is. I pray to God that none of my nieces and nephews get hurt. And that's as far as I take it.

I've had people come up to me before church and say, "Don't forget to pray for the Packers." It's not that I would forget to do it. I just question whether or not God wants me to do it. I pray for their safety. That the fans behave themselves. But there are just as many God fearing Minnesota Viking fans as there are Green Bay Packer fans. And I am sure that there are believers in Jesus Christ on both teams. So am I supposed to pray that the side that I like gets their wish while the side I don't like doesn't get their wish? Are there other things in the world I could be praying about?

Just some early morning ruminations from Pastor Marc, who really should be in bed rather than writing this, especially since I haven't been able to make much headway on my Sunday sermon. So I'll talk to you later. Good Night.
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