E and I are HUGE Olympic fans. So much so we are starting to get a fund together so we can go to an Olympics in the future.
Here are a few reasons I love the olympic...
- Its Global! Their is something about an international get together where countries you've never heard of get to tell their story through their athletes.
- Its not really about the medals. To be an Olympian is an honor that far surpasses the bliss of being a medal winner. Just to compete gives you a platform for the rest of your life.
- Its a blast to watch people at the peak fo their mental and physical abilities. You see people push mind, body and spirit to the edge and sometimes beyond. At this level the difference between gold and bronze is found in the mind. Most average non Olympians never push themselves to the brink to find out what they are made of.
- It is a celebration of God. Every sport is a tribute to God. Our ability to master physics (Gods Laws), Human physiology (Gods Handy work) and the elements (Gods Creation) all points to both the beauty of God and the fight of man to push ourselves to new levels.
- Watching people push the edge makes us feel ALIVE! We don't feel the fear of living at the edge enough. We were meant to live on the edge far more often than we actually do. When we see the Olympians on the verge of wreck and ruin it makes us feel more alive! We live their story if only for a brief moment. Maybe it calls out to us to live our own better story and push ourselves a little further than we thought we could go.
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well actually the olympics were started by the greeks in honor of all of their 30+ gods, so it's not really a celebration of God (or rather your "God"). side tangent, you could always get the Olympic gear and pretend you went? http://blog.gifts.com/giftrap/recipients/men/let-the-games-begin-3
Posted by: marissa | February 12, 2010 at 11:02 AM
I understand the roots of the games. This is a list of what I see in the Olympics. So when I see people push themselves to the limit I see it as a reflection on God and His handy work. I imagine no matter what "god" you worship even if that "god" is yourself it still reflects the glory of God.
Thanks for the comment. Enjoy the GAMES!
Posted by: Tory | February 12, 2010 at 11:09 AM
The olympics have always been about pagan spitituality and Canada showed that too. Putting that aside, the lighting and special imaging were pretty neat. What was disappointing was when interviewed a Canadian leader said they wanted to show the diversity Canada offers. That they did, by showing the world how open they are to homosexuality, and proud of it, by having KT Lang and Sarah McLaughlin sing.I know of many other artists from canada that could do them proud.It is a global event, not a Christian event and we have to remember that. I commend all who go to try to be a witness for Christ and a light in these events by using their talent and good sportsmanship. And hopefully the culdron is not the only spark that is seen all around the world.
Posted by: Laurie Little | February 17, 2010 at 09:02 AM
I never said it was a christian event. I realize its not. But I am not sure i would want it to be. Im not sure why we might expect non Christ followers to act like Christ followers. I am simply pointing out that God is glorified no matter the intentions of the athletes or their program creators.
I love seeing the history, The diversity and the world coming together. I too hope that the Lord shows up in the city and that people experience his presence. What a better venue for God to show up!
Posted by: Tory | February 17, 2010 at 09:57 AM