I just saw something that made me think that another lesson has just been taught regarding figure skating. I know a little about figure skating because for the past 25 years I've been married to a figure skating coach and have watched as she has guided our two daughters through the paces of learning how to skate.
Just now, in front of me, a beginner skater just caught a toe pick when she was just skating along enjoying the scenery...that is the little piece of evil metal that sticks down the front of a figure skating blade. Is is designed to assist those who know how to use it to stick it in the ice and launch you off into level of altitude in order to spin like mad and then land on that little blade after it's all over. It struck me as a bit funny because as soon as she fell she started crying and holding her knee to the point that her mother came and took her off the ice. She is back on now but I think she learned a lesson...in fact...a hard lesson. Falling down usually results in getting hurt....but it's important to fall down because you can learn a lot about life by falling. Three things I've learn by falling down.
1. Everyone does it!Step on ice....you'll fall sooner or later. Take your first breath of life....you'll fall sooner or later. Face it! You and I mess up, we fall short of God's standard and we are not alone...so we are in good company.
2. Pain is a necessary re-enforcer of the crash.When the ice comes up and hits you as a result of falling on it...the pain helps to enforce the fact that falling hurts...a lot! So does really messing up in life. Wrong choices, wrong decisions, just wrong stuff can end up with pain associated with it. Friendships, family, employment, reputations...all can be effected by our fall. The pain of destroyed relationships can be a positive motivator to act with wisdom next time....to value people over things...over promotions...over lesser valuable relationships.
3. No one has to stay down. The little girl got up, with a little help and is back skating. Will she have a story to tell? Oh yes! Will she have a bruise to show? I'm sure she will! Did she just lay on the ice until the Zamboni came out to take her away? No! She got up and kept going.
Where ever you are today in your life of slip ups and hard falls....turn to Jesus. Seek out a friend or pastor who knows Jesus personally and can help you turn the falls of life into a life lesson.
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
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