Arguably one of the best college football coaches in our day was Lou Holtz. The Minnesota Golden Gophers were fortunate to have Lou as their head coach for a brief two year period (1984-85). And after a very difficult loss to the Wisconsin Badgers Lou addressed his team by saying, “Wisconsin beat us this Saturday, but we will not make the mistake of letting them beat us again next Saturday.” In other words, it is what it is. It’s time to move on.I believe that if you are a pastor today and you feel the hills and valleys of ministry, Lou’s words can serve us well. Maybe you’re feeling a bit discouraged by what went on this Sunday under your watch and you left the parking lot feeling a bit roughed up. Monday morning quarterback, although helpful, can be discouraging if you fail to release the issues of the past and neglect to focus your energy on the future. The good news is that Sunday is coming again and you’ll get another crack at it.
So strap on the chin strap, stay committed, and getting ready to be surprised by God.
