Demon on the GridIron James Harrison

Have you heard of Clark Haggans? I havent heard of him, but i found out that he was a vital link to the fortunes of one James Harrison, feared linebacker and hitting machine for the Pittsburgh Steelers.




http://www.nfl.com/player/clarkhaggans/2504164/profile




Without a insane fierce desire to become a NFL player  James harrison would not have been on this national stage for us to enjoy, or opposing players fear!

James Harrison was a undrafted rookie out of Kent State and had just about a chance to  succeed as Johnny Unitas of the Colts. he was cut 3 times out of the Steelers camp before catching on the fourth time. He was unable to get a starting spot until Clark Haggans went down with a knee injury..


James Farrior, another All Pro player once remarked, "he looks lost, he would give on plays a lot." Not exactly the stuff of an NFL all pro...?  Today he is in the third year of a 51 million dollar contract for six year, testament to his value to the Steeler  organization.

His workouts would make a body builder cringe, and grown men cry and run away.. He not only has the desire he has built his body into a hitting machine that mows through running backs blockers and QB like melted butter!

http://www.muscleprodigy.com/james-harrison-workout-arcl-1254.html

What we can take away?

He personifies desire, white hot intense desire that made an ALL PRO out of a average preformer

He didnt listen to his detractors, most told him to go back and be a truck driver like his Dad

You grow into your destiny, not show up on game day prepackaged and ready to go!. Many people look for shortcuts and clever techniques to success, Nothing worthwhile comes easy!

Clark Haggan Im sure was a great football player at one time, but thank you  James Harrison for your inspiring story. As we head into the new year, remember that your reward will be equal to your desire and how badly you want it.

Pennywise Pound foolish!

Didnt your mom ever say to you, "whats the point of saving, if you are going to blow on a bunch of silly stuff later?" Mine did.. In your youth we dont have a clear sense of the  value of money nor of its purchasing power.  People will rush to the discount outlets to save money and even fight over bargains.. ala pepper spray episode recently. but they will turn around and buy a bunch of grown up toys on credit cards.

We have to have our  boats, cars, jet skis, motorcyles, but  the end result is that we have little in reserve and much in debt. Penny wise and pound foolish.

 You may have read  about a  83 year old man who  puts his entire savings into one of his suit jackets only to forget it and give it to Goodwill!!  The man hadnt  saved much,. 13,000 but it was all he had.  Evidently he didnt like banks or investments because he mights as well have stuffed in his socks or drawers.  Yea he saved but look where it got him..

http://blogs.ajc.com/business-beat/2011/11/30/elderly-man-loses-life-savings-when-he-mistakenly-donates-suit-filled-with-cash-to-goodwill/?cxntfid=blogs_business_beat



Not only did he not grow his money, he lost it all together.!!

This reminds me of the timeless of truth that Jesus speaks about, "He  that  findeth his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake, the same shall find it.."    Matt 10:39  This sounds like a paradox? How can you lose your life when you find it?   Millions around you are trying to find themselves through the attainment of earthly things, achievements and fame..only to find out soon that it is all for naught.

It doesnt bring them the peace that comes from knowing God.

Mark also wrote,  "For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and  lose their own soul" Mark 8:36  I believe that losing your soul can also happen for the Christian.  This is not in the sense of losing your salvation..We become barren when we try to imitate the world and lose our bearings on this earthly journey.  What does the old gospel song say?  " This world is not my home Im just a passing through"  Trying to fill a  God shaped vacuum with stuff is doomed to failure.

Solomon once wrote, "He has put eternity in our hearts.."   Lets live for the bigger picture.

Jim Carrey said something rather shocking to some, " I wish everybody could get rich and famous and do everything they dreamed of, so they can see that is not the answer"  Wow!
This is coming perhaps from a non Christian. I dont know.
Nothing wrong with pursueing success for you, however let it be with a  backdrop of the Kingdom in mind


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