Pro basketball star LeBron James is a
four-time league MVP who has won four NBA championships. But according to an interview with USA Today, James was surprised how quickly the euphoria of success of wore off. James said:
"What really got to me [when we won the NBA championship] was how short of a time it lasted. The championship lasts (he snaps his fingers) just like that. The confetti rains, you go in the locker room, pop the champagne, you do the media, you have the
parade and then it's over. It's over."*
Lebron's words cause us to pause for a few moments to reflect on life and what it's all about. Have you ever really stopped and thought about it all? If you're anything like me, you've done it over and over again...I find myself thinking this thoughts,
especially when I get worked up about succeeding at something.
There's nothing inherently wrong with wanting to succeed. We should strive for excellence at home and work, no doubt. When it gets in the way of a solid relationship with Jesus Christ however, it's time to re-evaluate why we're doing what
we do, and why it has taken precedence in our lives over the only One who really has our best interest in mind.
"You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3
Sometimes we have to step back and focus.
Have a great day and God bless!
