Dear Southmoore Family and Friends,
I was invited to play golf last week and I said, “Yes.” Just to let you know my golf game is like Lazarus when he came out of the grave, “It stinketh.”
I have only played golf a few times all summer. There was a time that I played every week. Now it’s more like once a month. I’m not sure what happened. I guess over time, I lost my passion to play.
Now I’m sure you are wondering, “Well, Dan, how did you do?” I didn’t do very good at all. In fact, I did so bad, I threw my scorecard away. ☹
So, what happened?
First of all, I’m not a very good golfer. But the sad thing is, I’m getting worse. And it’s my fault. I don’t practice. I seldom play. I don’t focus when I’m playing. My course management is terrible. If I played golf for a living, I would be broke!
Since my golf outing last week, I’ve been doing some thinking. (Yes, I know that can be dangerous.) I’ve been thinking about how going to the golf course, and going to church, has something in common. Let me explain.
A few years ago, when I was playing every week, my golf game was pretty good. My score was in the 80s. I made a few birdies, a few pars, and looked forward to getting back on the course as soon as possible.
When Covid 19 arrived last year, it kept a lot of folks from coming to church; and understandably so. When the virus ramped up, church attendance went down. And by not being able to come to church, it has taken its toll on a lot of people. As you know, watching church services on TV is not the same as being there.
Now please don’t misunderstand me. Not everyone can, or should, come to church. I’m talking to those who can come to church and choose not to.
So let me encourage you. Get back in the game (church). I’d love to see you!
To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny Frazee