“For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.” Lamentation 3:31, ESV
I watched him as he walked past the parents lined up on the fence, head down, helmet on, with a quickened pace as he came off the field and walked to the car for the long ride home. Two hours earlier, my son talked my ear off about the second-round playoff game he was about to play. His team was coming off a big win in the opening week of their junior league playoffs. Sadly, the scoreboard eroded the enjoyment and excitement of his first playoff victory by the end of week two. He didn’t want a snack at the end of the game or a hug from his Mom. He kept his helmet on, so no one could see the heartbreak that leaked from his eyes. He loved football and the opportunity to play a sport he loved. But, it just didn’t feel right to be thankful for the game after experiencing a loss.
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