I enjoy a good wrestling meme. I find great life lessons in the sport of wrestling. I recently saw one that I am inspired to share. It read: “When life knocks you down on your knees… Remember! You are in a perfect position to shoot for a double leg takedown!”
Very often one might see the similar meme: ““When life knocks you down on your knees… Remember! You are in a perfect position to pray.” No disagreement, here, but…. Pray is often our first line of offense, but it should not be one’s only step. In prayer, one often seeks escape. In reality, we are often where we are—on our knees, so to speak—for good reason (uncomfortable as it may be). So, yes, pray, but then look for what you are supposed to do.
All of life’s difficulties have the possibility of leading to great things. History is full of people who take tough circumstances to springboard to phenomenal success.
I am reminded of the biblical example of Esther: “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14, NIV). When we are knocked to our knees, there is no better time to ask, “who knows if I am here for a time such as this?”
If found on your knees, consider the opportunity. There might just be a double takedown to be scored.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!