Taking Notice

I, just like many of you, I imagine, watched the Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball game against Ohio on Sunday. Mostly because I wanted to see Caitlin Clark pass Pete Maravich's overall scoring record of 3,667 points. She did it, and added 17 additional points to her career total - so far. The #6 Iowa Hawkeye team defeated #2 ranked Ohio on Senior Day in Iowa City. Nice.

I have to admit that this is the first year I've followed a woman's basketball team all season. And by the way, the Iowa State University women's basketball team is really good, too. Go, Audi Crooks and teammates! This year women's basketball has exceeded attendance records at many colleges. Young girls are inspired to work hard, practice, practice, practice, and build up their confidence in whatever they choose to excel.

Colleges have noticed an up-tick in interest in women's sports and related careers such as coaches, referees, sportscasters, and announcers, as well as professional athletes. It has been so much fun to be amazed at the stellar free-throw shooting, the incredible dribbling down the court, the suburb passes, and the incredible long-range 3-pointers!

We aren't all as skilled as the Caitlin Clarks or the Taylor Swifts of this world but we do have a faithful God who is always there for us to put our trust in.

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes," (Psalm 118:8-9 NIV).

Gloria's Paraphrase: It is better to depend on God than to admire a man or a woman. It is better to seek shelter in the Lord than to believe in celebrities. 

We will still enjoy watching our college basketball teams for as long as their seasons last, but let's keep things in perspective regarding what is really important in life.

Our Father, we thank You for the talented people You have placed in our lives. The doctors, the professors, the teachers, the chefs, the car mechanics, the nurses, the CNA's, the pilots, the accountants, the store clerks, the nail dressers, the barbers and so many others who are so skilled in their professions that they make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Help us to take notice of them today and give thanks to You and to them. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.