By Lane P. Jordan:

Finding God while playing tennis seems a little ludicrous!  But, when you have been too ill to get out of bed, you realize that every moment of being healthy is a gift from God.

So here I was today, hitting a backhand and then running to the net.  That’s when I realized how blessed I was to have a healthy body and strong legs to help me run.

I have a strong heart to keep my blood moving, healthy eyes in which to see the tennis ball, and sharp ears to hear when it bounces.

And that’s when I realized that God made all that possible.  He healed my body and my emotions so that I was able to get back to my life, fully living.

Some people would say God has more important things on His mind than seeing us play tennis.  I believe that He came to give us life and life abundantly!

I believe He smiles when we are playing and laughing and having fun here on His earth!

Whether we are solving the world’s problems or finding joy in a beautiful and remarkable day, God smiles.

And He is waiting for you to find Him too.  It may be finding God on a tennis court, or  somewhere quite different.

Praise Him today for ways he has healed you and for the physical senses he has given you!

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 (NIV Bible)

And in case you’re curious about playing tennis, here’s a tutorial on YouTube: Tennis Tips: One Handed Backhand by Gilad Bloom with PlaySportsTV.

@Lane P. Jordan. Lane has been speaking for over 15 years across the country. For more information, visit Lane at www.LaneJordanMinistries.com.