Live Bullets

Last night the baseball team, that I coach and that my son plays for, had what was called a "scrimmage." Only thing is, is that everybody else that showed up prepared for more of a real game. This is an "All-Star" team from the city league, so I guess I should have known better! The fans came out, the parents and grandparents were at their stations, the other team was in their full array. But, I wasn't ready. Therefore, our team was not really ready to face the live bullets, they were about to face. I showed up for a "gun-fight" with a pocket knife! The worst part about it was the effect it had on our team's confidence. I'm sure today they feel less than they really are. It's my job to make sure that they know better, and not allow the debacle to define who they really are.
That is what life is like many times. We allow the low points along life's way to define who we are, as well as determine our potential. The reality is that nothing could be further from the truth! Those low points are exactly that, "low points." You can not allow those points in life to become your ceiling!
Your worst performance can't nullify your best performance.
Your worst day can't keep you from your best day.
Your worst moment can't delay your greatest moment.
More than likely you will find yourself fully involved in a battle that you were just not ready for, sometime in the near future. One where they're using live bullets. You may find yourself beaten down pretty bad. But try to remember, you can still win the war!