Motivation

I've always loved watching Figure Skating; and this, being an Olympic year, I've been following the US Figure Skating Championships with enthusiasm.  It always provides motivation for me as I watch the artistry and technical abilities of the top skaters come together, built on the foundation of hard work and discipline. 

Yesterday was no exception.   I watched as Jeremy Abott, Evan Lysacek, and Johnny Weir skated their way to the men's US Olympic team for Vancouver next month.  So much emotion was displayed, built up from their determination, the pressure, etc.

It made me stop and think about what I wanted to work that hard for.  What is truly worth all that dedication and sacrifice?   The clear answer to me is:  eternal rewards.   Those will last forever, and those are worth pursuing.  I pray that this year, as I pray and study, I may be able to set clear goals that are part of God's Plan.