#MARCHMADNESS

Snippet

What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.  John Wooden

Scripture

But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. 8 Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ. Phillipians 3:7,9 CEV

Song

Nick of Time by Jin

http://youtu.be/Kn3i3IAFN7c

[Intro: Jeremy lin]

The biggest thing is to understand that your talent, your ability to play basketball is a gift from God

I think the biggest thing is to understand that you have to use that for God's glory

[Hook: Jin]

Yeah I been on my grind

Reachin' for the top and you've been on mind

They stready tryin' to stop my shine

But it's always been yours it's never been mine

You always come thru just in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

So I give it up to you everytime I shine

[Verse: Jin]

See this if life to me to you it's entertainment

It's quite intricate and only I can explain it

To say I've come a long way would be an understatement

The moment of truth every single one is savored

Chasing greatness not the pressure that it came with

Far from picture perfect observe as I paint it

Dealing with the games highs and lows

You win some you lose some yeah I suppose

But when the sweet smell of victory is by my nose

I see what's goin' on even when my eyes are closed

Guarantee you're not stoppin' me or blockin' me

All I need is one shot promised you'll be shocked to see

The outcome I don't just play to win

Everytime I lace up yeah I play for him

Doin' my all to make sure that your glory is known

While they fighting for the title see the king on his throne

[Hook: Jin]

Yeah I been on my grind

Reachin' for the top and you've been on mind

They stready tryin' to stop my shine

But it's always been yours it's never been mine

You always come thru just in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

So I give it up to you everytime I shine

[Verse 2: Jin]

Yes I'm really here to serve you not just pretend to

With each setback I intend to

Learn from experience and get better with time

No matter what I achieve none of the credit is mine

In the grand scheme of things you're the head of design

And in any circumstance you said I'll be fine

The ultimate play maker I follow your lead

Never find need to feed into these naysayers

Who repeatedly told me that I would never make

You're probably testing me to see if I could take it

The bond between us they could never break it

All that you have given me I shall not forsake it

Your grace patience and all of your love

Which one don't I deserve it's all the above

Where amazing happens I love this game

Only one reason I'm playing and god is his name

[Hook: Jin]

Yeah I been on my grind

Reachin' for the top and you've been on mind

They stready tryin' to stop my shine

But it's always been yours it's never been mine

You always come thru just in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

You come thru in the nick of time

So I give it up to you everytime I shine

[Outro: Jeremy lin]

I think also something that I needed to learn was just because you pray and just because you give it up to god doesn't mean that you're gonna win, and doesn't mean that you're necessarily gonna have a great performance and all that, but I think there's something special about playing the right way and having the right attitude even if you don't necessarily win or have a successful career

Sentence Prayer

Father;

May all my glory and rep

Reflect back to your greater glory

Jesus

May all my play and Joy

Lift  you higher so all men may be drawn to you.

Holy Spirit

May all my prideful arrogance be burned away

So others my see the humble Jesus in me.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  Amen  R.M.