What Will You Compromise?
The other day I was asked a question by a friend and leader. He asked me “What are the things you would not compromise in life?” Of course, I rattled off a few of the easier and more obvious answers- but as I thought more about it, I thought of several more answers. Below are just 10 areas I won’t compromise.
I can’t and will not compromise the following:
1. My love for Jesus! People come and go in life. Many will rise and many will fall, but there is one that remains…Jesus! I know when I stand before Him someday, I want Him to know me. My pursuit of Jesus has changed me in more than can I can count. Still amazed that God of ALL wants to have a personal connection with me.
2. My love for my wife! Again I say that people come and people go in life. I have had many friends but not one closer than my best friend- Tracee. Call me corny but I love my marriage and it just gets better and better… and yes that means EVERY area! lol. Interesting how my relationship with Tracee has always paralleled my relationship with Jesus.
3. My love for my son! There are many kids out there today that need fathering and I know the importance all too well being a part of my sons life. We have some great times together messin around, talking about sports, life, character, girls, sex, sports, leadership, college, sports. I only have one life with him and I am going to make the most of it.
4. My love for the Church! I am a firm believer in the local church. I know some local churches have made some major mistakes, but some have done some amazing things. I want to be one of them. Full of Grace! Full of the Spirit! Full of Fun! Full of Unity! A healthy church is still the greatest hope for the world.
5. My love for the guys! It seems the older we get, the less number of real friends we have. I consider myself lucky, because I do have several key guys in my life who I can hang with and be myself. Of course, there are those few who are lifers and I am blessed to have them in my life.
6. My pursuit to know the unforced rhythms of Grace! I am finding more and more that this is a life long pursuit. Jesus (Grace) has forever changed my outlook on loving, serving, giving, parenting, religion, church and being a follower of Jesus- Grace Rocks!
7. To be a life-long giver: We have always had the attitude to give not only the tithe, but to go above and beyond. The truth is that we can’t out give God, but we want to keep trying. When we give, we are most like Him. Giving changes me and others around me.
8. To be quick to forgive others and be a man of restoration: Not easy to do, but possible! Only strong people forgive. Forgiveness is a supernatural act and many times will require a supernatural help from God.
9. My passion for the Maize and Blue! I bleed Blue- always have and always will. Even on their down seasons. They always seem to get back up and fight again. They are the winningest football program in all of college football. I kind of think heaven will be like the Big House!
10. My love for coaching: This will be my 18th year coaching. Absolutely love it. Love coaching sports but I also love coaching people in life and ministry. I love seeing the underdogs win. Love seeing people come alive. Love seeing the not so confident- become confident.
What are your areas that you will not compromise?
