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I was one of the 11 million who watched Superbowl LVIII. And, yes, I was glad for the outcome. I was rooting for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Google Images, Brock Purdy
But the story that captured my attention circled around Brock Purdy, the 22 year old San Francisco 49-er quarterback.
In the 2022 NFL draft, Brock Purdy was the last pick and earned the moniker, Mr. Irrelevant, the nickname referring to his place in the draft.
It had nothing to do with him as a person, it had everything to do with the place the NFL decided he fit.
Ouch! But I wondered, do I often let the decisions of others affect how I see myself? Do I sometimes think of myself as a Mrs. Irrevelant?
“When you believe and act with courage, you can achieve things others find unattainable. You are only limited by what you believe to be possible.” Brock Purdy.
I think he is right. I am limited by what I believe.
I can allow myself to believe truth or to believe what I think the circumstances are telling me.
Theologian, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, has said, “Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself.”
Or, my unhappiness is under-girded by what I believe, what the circumstances are communicating, and by failing to speak truth to myself!
Lies are self-limiting beliefs
reinforced by the filters through which I see life.
They tend to control and manipulate.
“No-one is more influential in your life than you are, because no-one talks to you more than you do.” Paul David Tripp
“Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not … go astray after a lie!”
Psalm 40:4
Brock’s story served as a reminder. I am not, Brock is not, you are not irrelevant. As believers, God formed us, knew us, and consecrated us with purpose before we were even born. Jeremiah 1:5. Ephesians 1:5. As believers we have the DNA of godliness.
I love ministry. But ministry is not what I do, it is who I am. My life echoes the master’s words. I Thessalonians 1:9-12 in The Message rendition communicates this truth so well.
I am, Brock is, you are, the work of His hands …
not so that we have a platform,
but so that He might be glorified.
from Isaiah 60:21
Thank you Brock Purdy for your story and the reminder.
“The seventy-two returned with joy …
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this …
rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Jesus, Luke 10:17 & 20
Copyright: Sue Tell, February 2024
I’m a KC Chief fan too! It’s so neat how God has blessed Brock! Listen to myself vs. talk to myself. I’ve never considered the difference until you pointed this out!! Thank you Sue. May I see myself as Jesus sees me, then I will speak truth to myself, not lies.
Hi Judy, I keep a section in my journal of lies I’m susceptible to and the scripture that speaks truth to me. I review those verses almost every day and ask God what it would look like to trust them that day.
My biggest lie is, “I’m not good enough”. God faithfully reminds me that He knit me together and I am fearfully and wonderfully made! Psalm 139::13,14..
Does this make sense? Sue
Brock Purdy is such.an inspiration! The truths that you pointed out were so needed and so true. In the past couple of years you know I have really struggled with this.Thank you for a reminder dear that I needed to hear again.
Oh Carolyn, we all need reminders. I’m right there with you some days. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story. I’m learning when I’m vulnerable like you have been, God shows up. I hear truth. Praying that for you, my friend!!
FMA,
sue
Hey Sue! Another Chiefs fan here! My brand of “Mr. Irrelevant” is “I am disposable.” Kind of cool how a certain someone taught me to keep a notebook of the corresponding truth! đŸ™‚
Thanks for your thoughts!
Aleisha, YOU, my friend, are so kind. And YOU are the work of His hands and He is being glorified through you. I bet there are other readers out there who identify with your brand. I still review my “lies” section of my journal regularly. I NEED to!
FMA, sue