“Keep on, keeping on” has become our cheering phrase of the month for both Brad and I as we are continuing to persevere through this season in our life. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to compete in a few golf tournaments, which has allowed me to test my game under pressure and aid in my preparation for Q-School, in just over a month. With my golf game progressing slower than I had hoped, feelings of frustration, discouragement, and embarrassment have been lurking around my mind lately. Quite often, I have caught myself questioning my calling, even though I clearly know in my heart what it is I need to do. With out the encouragement and support from both my parents and Brad, the fear of failure would still have me caught in the devil’s trap of doubt and deception. Slowly but surely I have continually placed one foot in front of the other clinging to God’s truth.
This past weekend, I headed out for yet another tournament in San Antonio. I felt good going into the tournament and told God that whether I played well or not, I was playing for His glory and not mine. With each round, my game displayed tremendous improvement and I knew that God’s hand was at work, yet it wasn’t until I walked into the scoring room on that final day of the tournament, that God completely revealed Himself to me in a way that was absolutely perfect! Sitting on the table directly in front of the scoreboard were three eagles, which happened to be the trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Immediately I was reminded of a book I began reading at the beginning of this journey, Never Give Up by Joyce Meyer. Countless times, Joyce refers to the character of the eagle and the symbology of the eagle within the Bible. The eagle is one of nature’s best examples of strength, perseverance, and determination- one who never gives up!
You see, just before this tournament I was beginning to wonder whether I was supposed to be pursuing this vision. I couldn’t help but think how all odds are against me, which was leading me to believe that maybe I had set my expectations too high. Yet, at this down point in my journey where I doubt was going to lead me astray once again, God intervened and the tide turned in my game. With God’s strength, I finished 2nd in the tournament and I whole-heartedly believe God gave me that eagle as a message to keep on, keeping on! So with that, I will cling to God’s promise and follow Him in unwavering faith and obedience.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40: 31
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