Life by Principles
My question to a player once ranked in the world's top five, "Why did you quit at the top of your game?" The answer, "I had to play on Sundays."
Inwardly my heart melted, as I realized the commitment that was made for family and faith and not the game.
I remember seeing this player on the television in the 1980's in finals. We now see each other at the French, US Opens and Wimbledon's and have had really deep hearted conversation on our common love for Christ. I see the family children, now grown up, alongside this player all the time. I am not sure if the decision had to do more with going to church or with family time, but I can certainly see the love of the family.
Spending TIME with my own family in church and trusting God to provide in things that I seemingly gave up (such as coaching income) in place of church has been the best choice that I have ever personally made. I am seeing the "fruits" of this decision now in my family. My children are learning morals, ethics and principles that go way beyond what the world teaches us is correct.
Next week: Grand Slam Champion who attended church every Sunday.
