I love the OlympicsOf course, my friends, I really do not think that I have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above. Philippians 3:13-14 (Good News Bible) I love watching the Olympics. Winter or summer…I look forward to them. Perhaps you do too? Probably good (for me) that they're only every four years. Every time they come around, I find myself drawn to and amazed by the incredible feats of athletic ability and sportsmanship. I also appreciate the "human interest stories" where we see and hear about the dedication required to compete at this level. Often, these segments give us a glimpse of how an athlete practices and obstacles they have had to overcome. We find out who they lean on for support and who their role models have been. I often wonder what my "human interest story" would look like if someone came to interview me about my discipleship...how I "practice" my faith. “What practice routines have I followed. Who have been my role models? Where have I pushed myself to the next level? What goals have I set out to achieve. What about you? How do you practice your faith? What does your practice routine look like? Who are your role models? What have you learned about “God’s call through Christ Jesus? Blessings, Matthew+
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP p. 234) | 
