Michel: Celebration shared with touchdowns, prayers
Published 12:03 am Saturday, January 28, 2017
Well, it’s been decided.
Super Bowl LI will be a battle between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.
I have no idea who will win, which player might say he’s going to Disney World or what the best commercial will be.
The only thing I know is that there will be a huge celebration for every point scored.
Before teams were penalized for excessive celebration in the end zone, there were dances that were undoubtedly choreographed following a touchdown.
I sometimes wondered how often those dances were rehearsed.
After a long day of football practice, did a player imagine himself crossing the goal line and decided what his celebration would be?
Did he endure grueling drills for the hope of success?
I think that I could take a lesson from those football players.
When I pray, I need to praise God for that answer as though I already have it.
If I believe He hears my prayer and I trust Him to provide His will for my life, I should walk around with joy that the answer is on its way. Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24
We should practice our victory celebrations now.
And I promise, there will not be a penalty for excessive celebration.
Ronny Michel may be reached at rmichel@rtconline.com.