Better is one day in HIS Court

Better is one day in "His Court." So many times as athletes we forget that it is a privilege to be part of a team and not a right. You need to make sure your you know how fortunate you are to be blessed with a talent to play a game you love and are given an opportunity to experience and travel to places not many get to enjoy. And win or lose you are still blessed to "play" and be given a chance to be a reflection of what God has chosen and blessed you to be. It's not always about winning. It's about learning to compete and digging down deep to find out who you are. You see effort and being the best you can be is between you and you. Don't ever take for granted one single day. Give life your best every day because God gives us His best each and every day. 

As an athlete, you often take for granted being on a full scholarship, getting to travel to Hawaii or Las Vegas for a tournament, and not having to worry about money to eat. Not to mention that you receive shoes, numerous travel sweats, backpacks, travel bags and so many other little perks that most students never get to enjoy. Say thank you. Be appreciative. Have accountability. You are receiving a free education and will leave college debt free and all you have to do is give it all you have on the floor and in classroom. Don't cheat yourself. Be the best you can be. You will look back and realize that your coaches pushed you to help prepare you for life after the basketball court. Only then will you understand the lessons you learn while playing a game you love. You learn how to compete, how to overcome, how to work as a team and that it's not always about you. These will all be critical ingredients when you step out into the court of life. And speaking from experience, I can promise you it's harder out there in the court of life than on the basketball floor. So embrace the experience and treasure the journey. You will learn so much about yourself. 

The next time you want to complain about practicing, going to study hall or having to get on a plane or bus one more time, remember the opportunity you have to represent yourself, your family, your school, your community and the One who has blessed you with the talents you have been given. The hard work, long hours or practice, conditioning and travel are important aspects that help mold you into the person that you will become. When you graduate from college, you know what hard work is, you know how to persevere and you know how to handle adverse situations.

Most aspiring young kids will never have the chance to do what you get to do for 4 or even 5 years. Use your gifts and bounce high on His court and never take for granted the times you get to use your talents in which you have been blessed. Better is one day in His court than anywhere else...Give Him the glory. Never forget who you are because you know whose you are!