Be a Hall of Famer
Theme: Be a Hall of Famer
Verse: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (Colossians 3:23)
I’m writing this just moments after Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time career goal scorer. This achievement places him alongside legends like Cal Ripken Jr., who broke Lou Gehrig’s record with 2,632 consecutive games played, and Pat Summitt, who coached 38 seasons without a single losing record. These are records that stand as towering accomplishments in sports history and are unlikely to be surpassed. Without a doubt, Ovechkin will join these icons in their respective Halls of Fame, cementing his legacy in the world of hockey.
Career or multi-season records hold greater importance to me than single season ones because while both required skill to achieve the marks, career records have the extra element of longevity, excellence over time.
In our faith walk we are looking to be career performers, not single game (or single season) flashes in the pan.
So, what does a career performer in a faith journey look like?
Consistently honor God. When we juggle our schedule that includes, friends, family, exercise, work, don’t forget to keep God first.
Stay healthy. The most important element of this is eating and exercising right. For our faith journey that means being fed by the Word of God and exercising His Word in all we say and do.
Be Ready for the call: You never know when or where God will work through you. On June 1, 1925, Lou Gehrig pinch-hit in the 8th inning of a 5-3 loss to the Washington Senators (he flew out to left, and yes, I feel obligated to note every Yankees loss). The very next day, he stepped in for Wally Pipp, who was sidelined with a headache. From that moment forward, Gehrig became the Yankees' starting first baseman, playing an astounding 2,130 consecutive games and solidifying his status as a baseball legend. Likewise, we must remain ready to respond to God's call and embrace opportunities to serve as His hands and feet.
Let’s not strive for temporary recognition, but for the eternal Hall of Fame—standing before our Heavenly Father and hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23). Be consistent, stay spiritually fit, and remain ready to answer His call.
That’s the Hall of Fame that matters most!
Have a GREAT week!
Adapted from Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley