Careful, Now!

I guess there is just something negative  in me when it comes to sports. I often am convinced “my team” is going to lose (perhaps that is because they usually do in the end – think Cowboys, Mavs, Stars, Rangers).

I was about to head for bed again last night when my lovely bride suggested I watch till the end. She was so right. Mavs win! I llove winners! Listen, Romo, I Llove Winners!!

But let’s be careful now. One writer, (a woman) in the Star-Telegram, is giving all the credit to Dirk. Granted, he is awesome sometimes, but basketball is still a team sport. Dirk can’t beat Miami (or possibly Chicago – naw, Miami) by himself. He needs that little short guy (J.J.), and the old guy (Shawn), and even the crazy guy (Jet – is that what they call him – just kidding), along with all the others.

I believe the whole team is going to have to play better, much better, if they are going to win it all. Not that they can’t – they were great against the Lakers. But, come on sports writers, let’s hype all the members of the TEAM, along with Dirk.

Spiritual life is a lot like team sports. We need each other. The Enemy is formidable, and while our Lord and Master has defeated him, he still wreaks havoc among the people of God – and partly because we don’t “stick together.” Get situated among God’s family members in the local Church. It’s a winning team, and they need you and you need them.