A Golfers Prayer for Everyone!!!

I just got off the phone with Chris. He sounds great! He seems to be really excited to be in Houston and happy with his game. He has a great friend, Mike Regenold (aka Miguel) on the bag this week looping it for him. I know they going to be a great team! As I find myself thinking about Chris and his week ahead, I searched for a prayer that might pertain to golfers. It sounds really goofy, but sometimes I am not too sure what I should be praying for! I sometimes feel that I sound greedy just asking for Chris to do well in his golf game! :) I thought this prayer was great because it is something that all of us, golfers or not, can take away and apply it to our lives. While this profession seems to put people in the spotlight, I think we can take something away from golf even if we don't play! (That would be ME!) What a challenge for all of us! Let us all remember that we are on this Earth for a purpose that God has planned for us. May we continue to glorify Him in all that we say, think, and do. May we honor him by our actions and may He continue to bless our lives in exactly the way He intends for it to be blessed! Thanks to each of you and stay tuned! There is much to be reported! Much love from Nashville!

P.S. - David, if you are reading this! I expect this to be your new prayer at the end of the service! I am suprised I haven't heard this prayer from you yet! :)

Golfers Prayer

“Almighty God, as we play through our 18 holes of life, we pray that you will give us a drive that’s both long enough to reach our goals, and yet straight enough to keep us out of trouble."

“Help us avoid the traps and hazards of life; nevertheless, should we find ourselves in them, give us the tools, skills and desire to escape them with no penalty. May we always stay in bounds.”

“Help us to be willing to stand by - and not play through - those in genuine need. May we always play with honor.”

“And finally, when we’ve putted out on the 18th green, we pray that we will have demonstrated the integrity of our character, so that you will judge us worthy enough to join your threesome and play eternally on your heavenly course. Amen.”