Christianity was never intended to be a
spectator sport. All who wear the jersey are expected to be active
participants in the game. In preparation, we live a life of
discipline and constant training - well, at least we should. We show
up to life in full uniform, ready for the Coach's next play. We may
not be in every play, but we are to show up to the game with
anticipation and readiness.
Related to this idea is the following
prayer by Lee Strobel from his book, Inside the Mind of Unchurched
Harry and Mary.
"Lord, I want to get into the
fray. I want to play a role in the biggest adventure story of all
time. Use me to make a difference. Use me to impact a young person
for You. Use me to solve someone's problem. Use me to soothe
someone's pain. Use me to answer someone's prayer. Use me to feed
someone who's hungry. Use me to rescue a child. Use me to bring
someone to You. Use me to ease someone's loneliness. Use me to raise
a godly family.
"Use me to deepen someone's faith.
Use me to cheer someone on. Use me to help a broken person see that
he's precious in Your sight. Use me to touch lives in Your name.
"I don't want to just observe
cathedrals through my bus window; I want to roll up my sleeves and
build one! Lord, use me to build a living cathedral dedicated to Your
glory."
