In the Game

 Lynn Swan, hall of fame receiver for the Pittsburg Steelers, once described football as a game of opportunity. He never knew when the ball was going to be thrown his way and in some games he had no receptions all day. On other occasions he was the player of the game but he never knew when the occasion would present itself so he had to be ready for it on every play.

Now, he was never walking around on the streets, going out for a cup of coffee when suddenly a football rocketed to him from out of nowhere to receive the winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl X. No, Lynn Swan was on the field, in the game, running the plays and he was available by putting himself in a position to score at any time during the game. 

Often times we find ourselves wishing for an opportunity for success and to shine but we are never in the game. We find some kind of dull satisfaction from belonging to ordinary groups or the popular culture that makes excuses for our mediocrity. 

• "It's Monday."
• "It's raining."
• "It's too cold today."
• "I haven't had my coffee, yet."
• "It's too early. Just five more minutes."

To catch touchdowns we have to be in the game.