I have to call it “swinging a club” because I am not sure if
my actions at the driving range could be classified as golfing. Many
years ago, I used to occasionally go golfing. I have golf shoes and
clubs, however I have not had time to play in years. Maybe I was “thinking big,” as Little Golden Books recommends,
but I thought that I might try to start playing this sport again.
Reflection
Golfing is not like riding a bike
where you never forget how to do it. I was rusty and my friend gave me so many
tips that after awhile I ,“felt like a twisted pretzel swinging a sledge hammer.” I was trying to remember to: keep my head
down, keep my eye on the ball, hold club this way, not bob my head, hit ball
in the middle of the club, swing down on ball, not move hips, hold my arms this way, etc. At least I hit the ball straight!
I am not sure there are enough hours in my life to get good
at this but I am not one to back down from a challenge. My son was
on the golf team in high school so I have some incentive to keep trying.
Spiritual Reflection
Then Asa cried out to
the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the
mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name
that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are the God; do not let
mere men prevail against you!” ( 2 Chronicles 14:11)
Asa was facing a
battle against a mighty army. God helps us face battles that we can’t possibly
win.
