I went golfing with Jay after church today. We had a great time and got some exercise to boot. I had not played golf since last summer and really surprised myself with an okay game. I love the course here in Woodland Park. It's well taken care of and not too hard for guys like me. I just wish they made a course without all the hazards. I did fairly well with them. I think I went into the sand twice and missed the water altogether. I hit one on the fifth tee from the second hole (I think) and one in the front yard of some poor guy who probably has way too many golf balls in his garage. The biggest hazard of the day was actually lightening!
On my way home I started thinking of all the hazards that life presents us with. Some of them are due to our poor selection of clubs (poor judgement), some due to the hazards on the course (just plain life struggles), and some of them come from the least expected places (other people, the Devil, etc.). You would think we would get better at avoiding those hazards; but we don't. Sometimes all we can hope to do is hit a good shot out of one of them. Just pitch back on the fairway and try again. Sometimes we get enogh courage to go for the green from them; not always a good idea, but sometimes it works. The point is not to sit in the hazard and give up trying! There is always a way out. It may take some ingenious shot. Or it may just take a little courage to try again!
Don't stay stuck in the hazard because you are afraid of the course! You have a Friend in Jesus who will be your caddy when the shot is not obvious! Check with Him and He will help you get back on the course!
Thanks for a great afternoon Jay!
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