A HO HUM IN ONE

If you, faithful reader(s) click on my other blog, you'll see that yesterday I made a hole-in-one on the golf course. Some people play their whole lives and never get one. I've had two. And if you think I'm boasting, you're wrong.

Of course, I was happy. I was glad that my wife was along to see it and celebrate with me. I was glad a long time friend was also there. It was fun to call our kids and tell them of the accomplishment. But it also taught me something.

The hole, number 7 at Desert Canyon in Fountain Hills, is a beautiful Par three that is way below the tee box, so we had a perfect view of the golf shot going into the hole. As pleased as I was, as great as the moment was, I stood there feeling that it wasn't all that important. Honestly.

When I told my wife this morning, she said, "Well, that's because it wasn't your first hole-in-one."

"I don't think that's it," I answered.

I think I've grown as a Christian since 2001, the time of my other ace. I think now that I do focus more on the things that are important. In our Band of Brothers Bible Study II, we are studying Experiencing God by Mr. Blackaby. He tells us that we must make adjustments in how we invest in our life. And how God, who constantly works for us, expects us to make those adjustments unique to all of us.

I love to play golf. I truly enjoyed the moment yesterday. But while I share with close friends and family, it's not all that meaningful. Solomon would say it's all vanity or meaningless. (We've been studying Ecclesiastes in Adult Bible Fellowship). And I agree.

So do I think God blessed me with the hole-in-one? Oh, yes. Do I think God wanted me to learn about treasures and priorities and focus? Yes, again.

Thank you, Father for the guidance, for the lesson. Feel free to teach and teach me again. I'm afraid I'm a slow learner who needs refresher courses. Amen.