On a football team, the coach never has to tell the players not to sack their own quarterback. It's a no-brainer. If you sack the quarterback, you risk the chance of hurting your player, end up losing yardage and never reach the goal.
However, my 46 years of living on this earth has revealed to me that many of
us do that very thing - but in our relationships - whether it be with our
spouses, our children, and even our co-workers.We're supposed to be on the same team, going toward the same goal, but we drag each other down by the things we say and do.
There are times you’re going along in life and all of sudden someone lashes out at you or tears you down. It’s a really strange feeling. You didn’t know it was coming, thought you were doing your part, and BAM! Out of nowhere, you get slammed.
Well whether you’re the slammer or the slammee, a flag needs to be thrown on the play!
Sometimes, people don’t even realize they’re doing it. Sometimes it can be subtle and other times it’s blatant disregard for the rules. Either way, it needs addressed.
Ever since Jack was little, if he was acting up I’d say out loud in front of Jack “Lord, Jack isn’t listening” and immediately he would say “Lord, I’m sorry.” Or if I was not responding the way he’d like, he’d say “Lord, my mom is being mean.” And I’d have to say “Lord, I’m sorry”.
I still use that sometimes. But now that he’s older I use “Don’t sack your own quarterback.” He gets it. George seems to get it too ;)
Love those around you and remember “don’t sack your own quarterback”. You may end up hurting them, you’ll lose yardage, and you’ll never reach the goal.
As always, be blessed and God is good!
