One scene in the immediate aftermath of the Super Bowl, which was obscured by the drama of the outcome and by the ensuing celebration, was Seahawk players, who had just lost, kneeling with Patriot players, who had just won, for a postgame prayer. Players from all NFL teams do this after every game, but for the players, especially the Seahawks to do it after THIS game, as excruciating as it was, and shortly after a fight between players from both teams, triggered by the level of agony and frustration, this prayer moment was simply spectacular.
There was no focus on it by the network cameras but it demonstrated the focus of men who believe there is One who transcends even the most spectacular events conceived by humans. One in Whose hands are our destinies, beyond the immediate. The One who not only is worthy of our trust, but who also inspires it.I was proud of my brothers on both teams.
The lesson for all of us is there is no better way to launch a victory celebration or to put defeat in perspective than to kneel before the One who is the blessed controller of all things. Let all things that touch our hearts be prompts that direct us into the presence of the Lord for celebration or consolation, care or counsel, coaching or comfort as He deems appropriate.
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