caring wins

"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter 3:8

Amanda Gorman... my Super Bowl highlight.  

In the Super Bowl, whose main event is to crown the best team in the NFL, while showcasing high-dollar commercials and top-ranked musical performances, the best moment of the night for me was Amanda Gorman. The poet produced and performed a passionate poem honoring frontline workers and three honorary game captains chosen by the NFL. The honorary captains included Marine Corps veteran James Martin, COVID ICU nurse manager Suzie Dorner and educator Trimaine Davis.  It was a moving and powerful salute. 

If you missed it , below is a written taste of her rich poetry-ware. But i urge you to take a moment to search out, to drink in and to listen to her spoken "Chorus of the Captains"; her words are powerful; her words are life; her words are truth-telling.

"Chorus of the Captains"

"Today we honor our three captains for their actions and impact in a time of uncertainty and need. They've taken the need, exceeding all expectations and limitations, uplifting their communities and neighbors, healers and educators.

"James has felt the wounds of warfare but this warrior still shares his home with at-risk kids. During COVID, he has even lent a hand, live-streaming football for fans and family.

"Tremaine is an educator who works non-stop, providing his community with hotspots, laptops and tent workshops so his students have all the tools they need to succeed in life and in schools. 

"Suzie is the ICU nurse manager at a Tampa hospital. Her chronicles prove that even in tragedy, hope is possible. She lost her grandmothers to the pandemic and fights to save other lives in the ICU battle zone, defining the frontline heroes risking their lives for our own.  

"Let us walk with these warriors, Charge on with these champions, And carry forth the call of our captains!  We celebrate them by acting With courage and compassion, By doing what is right and just. For while we honor them today, It is they who every day honor us."

Thank you, Amanda, for bringing to life and to the forefront what truly matters in our world -- selflessly serving the needs of others with our whole heart.  You caught my heart and scored a heavenly touchdown for our Father in honoring His servants.  

All glory to Him, our Victorious Father, now and forever. Amen.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal