Baseball is a Team Sport

"A body isn't just a single part blown up into something huge. It's all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together."  I Corinthians 12:17

State Champions 2008 

(Kyle is on the bottom row, far left)

This summer we have been watching a lot of baseball. I think Kyle has something like 40+ games in two months.  That's a lot of hours, let me tell you.  But, I have to admit that it is such a great delight to watch my son play. 

The thing about Kyle though, is that he just doesn't like to talk about the games with me, when things are all said and done.  If I say that he has a good game, he just shrugs his shoulders and says "I guess".  And if it's game where he's had an error or a loss, he REALLY doesn't want to talk about it.  I find that sometimes he carries the weight of the loss on his shoulders.  One little mess-up has the potential to cause quite the silent treatment as he broods and mulls over the game.

But baseball is about teamwork.  Together the team wins.  Or together they loose.  The pitcher, catcher, and outfielders are all needed in order to make an out.  And one batter isn't likely going to produce enough runs for a win.  Kyle may be hard on himself for an error here or there, but the game is not all about him.  He's just a part of the team.

A good reminder for life.  We need each other!  And if we make a mistake, there hopefully will be someone to back us up and assist us to make the win!

Lord, I thank you that life isn't a game we play all by ourselves.  We need one another.  You give different gifts, to different people, so that we can help one another and function together as the body of Christ.  Help Alyssa and Kyle realize the gifts they have and the parts you have called them to play in the body of believers.  Allow them eyes to see their need for others, and how the gifts and talents you have given to other people can be a blessing in their lives.  Keep Alyssa and Kyle from beating themselves up, or thinking that they aren't important, especially when they face failure.  You have wonderfully made your team, each player with abilities where they shine and are needed, and I pray that Alyssa and Kyle recognize their role on your team, dear Jesus.

P.S.  If you want to hear some bragging on Kyle's day on the field yesterday, it wouldn't take much prodding for me to tell you all about it!  ha!  It was a good day of ball!