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 the thrill of throwing a fake forward and creating space to soar and release a shot past a stunned opponent’s hands

the thrill of driving into the paint and getting around the big guys,then feel the wind against your face as you slice your way past them to take the ball home

the thrill of being driven into a corner and blood rushing to your head as you briefly consider some of the craziest plays you’re about to do on the court

the thrill of basketball.

I remember this time when this HUGE fella came up against me on defence and  forced me all the way into the right lane. I was caught without any chances to bring the ball out, so I did something crazy. I threw a fake forward and created some space when he backed down a little, then took one step out from the baseline and tried a jumpshot on him just off the 3-point line. I don’t know why I did it, probably out of desperation;I was’nt playing very well that day and our team was on the losing end.When I released the ball as I uttered a short prayer, his hands came up and I felt fear crippling me in mid-air, next thing I knew though, “swoooosh!”.

Sacred.

The kinda faith that defies the impossible, Hahaha. the adrenaline rush rocks your wolrd man.

But that was then! I have’nt played since ages! Even though I wasn’t short of opportunities la. I don’t know, fill in the blanks! _____________

Back in high school just before o’ levels I used to listen to different kinds of music and rehease game plays mentally to suppress the urge to play.  Haha!

MMM. 

Just a simple thought to leave you with, “Pride gets nothing out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man” CS Lewis

Learn to appreciate what you have and make the best out of it,

instead of fighting for what you do not have and end up making the worst of what you have.

A life that is based on a constant lust for what it cannot have,

Will end up in misery when it loses everything it once had and nothing is left.

God gave me a life that’s meant to be thankful for what I already have and it is this attitude by which we live in fellowship with God and His people, replacing shame with glory at the cross where he laid down his life so that we might live.  In this day and age that you and I live in,choosing to strip ourselves of our pride isnt as easy as it sounds- but when you really think about this, who we are and who we wanna be in this world  is so insignificant compared to the eternal purposes in God’s kingdom that He has created you and I for!

~ by Gifford on October 5, 2007.