When Doing Right Means Being Different

Being a dad is not a cookie cutter role. We've all had unique experiences that bring us to where we are today. Sometimes doing the right thing can seem foolish to others. But when it comes to being a dad that intentionally makes a difference, you have to be different.

While everyone around you is running towards their personal end-zone trying to achieve what they may define success, we need to continually ask ourselves, "should we take a knee?"

Some days ago a middle school football team from Olivet, Michigan decided to be different. They had planned it for weeks. They decided that during one of their games they would do something that others would not be happy about. In the middle of this game shown in the video, Sheridan Hendrick, a player on the team brakes loose for a long run and could have easily scored. Instead, he decided to stop and take a knee at the 1 yard line.

Why?

To give Keith Orr, a special needs child, the chance to score a touchdown.



Maybe today you find yourself running towards the end-zone and you're so close to achieving your goals, but you find that you're leaving your family and children behind. Maybe long work hours and distance are putting a wedge in your relationships. Stop running... and take a knee!

Others might not understand or even curse you from the bleachers. It's ok. Your family needs that type of humility. They need someone that doesn't need the glory, but longs to give it away. And let's be gut level honest, a man that's willing to take a knee will always win the game!

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

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