“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24) I want THAT passion of a daily attitude of gratitude and joy, recognizing each day as a precious gift from God,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, yes \u2013 we are passionate God-fans every day. AND, also, on this particular day \u2013- we carve out some \u201chearts full\u201d feelings because it\u2019s Super Bowl Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s the rare, collective moment where many sports fans slow down, and focus on shared excitement rather than differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AND — whether it\u2019s a house divided by teams, a gathering of die-hard fans, or cheering for our favorite team’s history, the day is about feeling connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, connected we’ll be at the Wuerch’s home here in Austin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not everyone cares about who wins between the Seahawks and the Patriots. But, for many diehard fans, this isn\u2019t just a football game — it\u2019s a full-body emotional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask my son\u2019s family. They may live in Austin now, but their hearts still beat in Seattle. They\u2019ve got Seahawk jerseys, the d\u00e9cor, the flags, and the plates for the party. And they\u2019ve got Carl and me \u2013 wearing our blue and lime green colors! Side note — I outgrew my old Seahawk’s jersey…..sigh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is amusing to watch wildly passionate sports fans cheer, shout, cry, high-five strangers, and defend their team like they are family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what are you passionate about? What gets you out of bed in the morning? I mean, what lights a fire in your soul? What do you love so much you\u2019d do it even if nobody applauded?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve learned — a personal encounter with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ — becomes the REAL thing \u2013 the love-factor in a person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When God is our greatest passion, everything else falls into place — family, work, friendships, serving others, even cheering for our favorite teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because this day will pass. The score will be history. But in the light of eternity, only one team truly matters — I\u2019m talking about the Kingdom team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joshua said it plainly: \u201cAs for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.\u201d (Joshua 24:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve read the Playbook and I\u2019ve read the back of the Book. And I can tell you this — the final victory is already settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith God on our side we will win; He will defeat our enemies.\u201d (Psalm 108:13)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So yes — let’s enjoy the Super Bowl! But let’s not forget the bigger win. It’s the one that loves God boldly and lives with passion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go Seahawks! Go Patriots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n