How Do You Do

We've all heard the quote about "it's not how many times you fall it's how many times you get back up that matters." A few folks have taken credit for that excellent advise, and I believe Vince Lombardi was the coolest name to attribute to it (perhaps he was first). And the quote makes sense, and I believe is right, and great inspiration to give the "fallen".

When we manage through, or overcome adversity we have such an opportunity to impact not only our state of affairs, but an opportunity to impact (positively or negatively) those who are watching. We are not perfect. We will say and do things we regret as we strive. But HOW we "get back up" can have just as much impact as "getting back up" itself. Perhaps in some cases more so.

We all know when we've seen people "get back up" in a manner that has impact. And we all can attach faces to those who've impacted us through their adversity. 

I've seen parents manage through a prodigals departure. I've seen a woman deal with a parent who's battling the effects of age. I've seen friends take a big hit. I've seen a man persevere through a time of unemployment. I've seen a couple walk through cancer. I've seen people simply do life well.

How do you do your "get back up"?

In Corinthians it says "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."

Life is hard. Adversity comes in many forms. A wayward child. An ailing parent. A financial blow. A lost job. An illness. A chaotic household. A car that's kaput. Etc. And of course it matters that you "get back up" from these things. But do it well.