This morning I went to the Dallas Leadership Prayer Breakfast as a guest of my good friend Pete Schenkel. I arrived early to go and speak with the guest speakers of the morning, Colt and Brad McCoy. As I talked with Colt's dad, Brad, he informed me Colt had a serious stomach bug. He was in Florida doing something with NFL Films and got so sick he is on an I.V. With his Pro Day at UT next Wednesday getting well has become top priority #1. Word is that his arm is strong and he is ready to throw.
So Brad spoke gave us four really solid points to ponder as we go through this week. It was one of the best speeches in Prayer Breakfast history and will bless you as well. These points are especially powerful for fathers to pay attention to:
1. "Prepare your child for the path--NOT the path for your child." He went on to say that most parents map out a life path for their kids--and make life too easy on them and too smooth. They want the coach to play, "The ten best players and their son." But what kids really need is to experince adversity.
2. Prepare Your Child to be the Best. Encourage them to do thier best and play to win--"Play to win; Expect to Win." Too many settle for good enough and are never challeneged to greatness.
3. Be a Leader- Daily thoughts should be to tell your children to do thier best and be a leader. Lead in the home, in your daily thoughts and example--and in the way you inspire others. Colt's theme for 2009 was "Thoughts become Themes" so stay positive, certain and faithful.
4. Prepare for Open and Closed Doors- The Rose Bowl for Colt was an Open Door that quickly closed. He used it to glorify God and stand on the Rock--and we should too. Make sure our positive energy is greater than the negative. Let Certainty triumph over doubt. Listen to Faith and not Fear. And leave a legacy of Faith, Love and Service.
Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley had a theme verse around their apartment and with the team, "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him." Jeremiah 17: 7 It was the verse Jordan quoted that inspired the kicker to make the last second, game winning field goal for the Big Twelve Championship. It was also the verse that inspired Colt to be gracious in injury and in defeat at the National Championship.
We too will be blessed if we place our confidence firmly on the Rock today--no matter what.
Scott Sager
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