Great spiritual lessons in the Bo Weekley (self professed "country boy" who loves fishing and hunting more than golf) story from the Ryder Cup. Bo was comfortable in "his own skin" last weekend at the Ryder Cup and contributed greatly to the team's success and their chemistry including telling his wrestling an orangutan story at the team meeting. Great lesson for leaders: sharing our past (good and the ugly) impacts others favorably as well as their willingness to share their wounds.We often can try to be different people or try to please men. God just wants our hearts. Bo Weekley gave his God given enthusiasm, humor and all his heart to his team. "I feel like a dog that somebody done stuck a needle to, and it juiced me up like I've been running around a greyhound track chasing one of them bunnies," said Bo. Our "teams" could benefit and God is glorified by bringing our passion, authenticity and transparency to our areas of influence like Bo did. On the final round, when the pressure was building for some, Bo galloped down the first fairway riding his driver like a pony. We often do not take time to laugh and let the enemy steal our joy. In the heat of the battle Bo contributed to a relaxed climate for his team. Phil Morgan, DSU Football player, is one of these folks. His ability to keep things light blesses the team. Bo's teammates accepted him as well. Do we always welcome folks "that march to the beat of a different drummer"? Our acceptance or non acceptance of others reveals our own heart issues. Jesus said "Whatever you have done to the least of these you have done unto me."
"It ain't about me," Weekley said. "There ain't no 'I' on this team. ... We're playing for that flag." Bo Weekly had ownership and passionately followed a John Wooden philosophy, "It is amazing how much can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit." Jesus had a similar philosophy. It was not about him, it was about the sin of the world. "Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13" The Bo Weekley story was heart warming and selfless. Everyone on our "team" is a child of God and is significant. Ryder Cup Captain Paul Azinger's leadership style empowered Bo Weekly to use his gifts for the betterment of the team. John Maxwell refers to this as, "the Law of Significance". Lord give leaders the spiritual eyes to see others as significant and find good in everyone ( yes everyone). May we find value in every person and empower them to utilize their giftedness to accomplish the objective.
Make it a great night!Coach ChambersNew Member of the "Bo Weekley Nation"__________________________________Do we laugh often?What is stealing our joy?
What are our "enemies" telling us about our hearts?Do you view everyone on your team as a child of God?Are we authentic and transparent with the people we are surrounded with?
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Tue, September 23, 2008