Chapel – Comparisons

Chapel – Comparisons

1 – Do you watch web sites for the weekly team power rankings? 

·      Do you pay attention to the state or national rankings of teams in our sport?

·      Do you read the paper to see who beat whom? 

·      Do you make comparisons between teams and players?

·      Sometimes, such comparisons could be misleading and lead you to a poor performance and with it a disappointing loss.

2           - Let’s get some wisdom in relation to making comparisons from II Corinthians 10:12 (read the text aloud).

·      The number one ranked team in the nation is not the standard against which we measure our success.

·      The first place team in our conference is not the standard against which we measure our success.

·      The last place team is certainly not our measure of success, nor are the teams we have defeated or lost to already this year.

·      A greater standard for our team and for each individual is “competing to the height of our ability.”  This is success.

·      This standard does not change based upon an opponent’s ability.

·      This standard is constantly raised to new heights as we develop as players and as a team.

3           – Today, avoid the foolish comparisons and make it your aim to compete at your highest capacity.

·      In doing so you will raise the level of play for all those around you.

·      Strive to maximize our team’s abilities today.

a.     Each player

b.     Each coach

c.      Each play

d.    Throughout the duration of the game

4           – Achieving highly through pursuit of that standard will result in the internal satisfaction which comes with fulfilling one’s purpose.

5           - Let’s leave the less than wise and external comparisons to others.