So last night I was sitting and watching the "Civil War," the annual football game between the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers. As it became clear that the Ducks were going to finish off a thorough destruction of the Beavers, the cameras began panning through the crowd. There they were, nearly 40,000 crushed Beaver fans. Grown men openly crying over the football game. "That's pretty sad," I thought. I mean, I am about the biggest sports fan you could find. I grew up rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs (I know, I SHOULD be crying this season). But as I saw all of those people visibly demoralized, it struck me that it doesn't make much sense to get so emotionally invested in something that will make no difference to us tomorrow. Whether a football team wins or loses won't affect how I live tomorrow. I may get to brag a little...or take the ribbing from someone else. But really? My quality of life doesn't change. I will keep living, serving God, going to school, and taking care of my family whether my Chiefs win or not. Why spend too much energy getting caught up in sports (or Hollywood. or crocheting. or seeking after the perfect piece of pie...)? It reminds me of Luke 12:34. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Treasure. Heart. Energy. Where are you putting yours?
