This football term can be easily used as a metaphor in many circumstances in life one may encounter. We work Really hard towards a Goal that is in our deep desires, and it could be So Close within our Grasp (job, degree, position, etc). We might come to a point of understanding 2 options: A) we release the goal due to unfavorable situations with hope that just Maybe we’ll have the chance to pursue it again in better circumstances…or B) We put ALL our energy and focus in Going For It to Reach Whatever goal it may be.
We RISK So Much by going for it. In the moment, it can be Very stressful, pressuring, and unsettling. We might end up in FAILURE. NoBody wants to fail. There’s always some kind of resistance trying to keep us from reaching our goal/desire. We don’t want to have failure on our backs when our peers see what we tried to do and didn’t succeed. However, in that moment it’s important to not concern so much as to what others may think of you, and let that not discourage you from pursuing whatever it is. At the same time, friends insight and feedback may be Good.
In circumstances like these we fight our own thoughts. Thoughts that we can’t do it on our own, or maybe we should go for something easier. In Reality, we can get full of ourselves with Pride. This pride may get in our way of letting go of things We Want to Control Ourselves. Pride doesn’t let us acknowledge those who truly did help us in need in our past or current situations. We can get Very self-centered. This “arrogance” Could lead to our demise and failure when “going for it on 4th down”.
I’m in what feels like a 4th and inches situation, and I’m Going for it. I’ve carefully & prayerfully considered to pursue the chance to go to a leadership academy called G42 in January. I felt a Peace about pursuing this opportunity, which I can only explain that it’s from God. G42 offers an opportunity I desire to use as an integral part of the future in using my passions and gifts by loving people via sports & activities. G42 is a “launching site” to develop ones ideas into realities in an Amazing environment and Staff, which I want to be Under. Not for My Benefit, but for His! I Have realized what I feel called to do while I’m here on this earth and Loving as He has Loved Me.
On January 6th, I’m to be leaving on a plane for this academy. I am in Need of Your Help. Yes, I confess I Cannot do this Without the miraculous works of God and your Support. Financially AND Prayerfully. Those of you who know me, probably understand I am Not prideful, but rather humble. I don’t even have a plane ticket yet, and the total cost for the 6-month program is $6,000. Please consider in donating and helping me pursue this opportunity. If you are unable to help financially Please Share this with your friends and others. ANY amount would be tremendous and graciously received. I have Full FAITH this Opportunity CAN Happen.
Online donations will be received more quickly, but if you’d like to use check that’s ok too! For either, please use this link – > http://www.g42leadershipacademy.org/donate
Kids in India we played frisbee & football with while in the village
