Stardate 01.28.2026
I try to keep my life guided by a simple plan:
God first.
Family second.
Work third.
People sometimes ask where tennis fits into that order. Pickleball usually comes up too, since I enjoy that as well—though it’s been on the back burner lately. The answer is simple: everything I do is meant to honor my Creator, and giving God my best time slot matters deeply to me.
Family comes next, very close behind. And if there’s ever a conflict between the two, God wins. I know people who order their priorities differently, but in my experience, clarity about what matters most brings peace—and often better outcomes.
That clarity was tested recently.
Our men’s 55+ tennis team is short players for a match on the first Sunday in February. The start time was pushed later in the day to accommodate a teammate who worships faithfully every Sunday morning. My captain is doing his best to make sure all of us get our two match minimum in order to be eligible for post season play.
At the same time, I was asked to be available for our next team match.
Once I worked out how to worship with my family on Saturday evening, I reached out to my boss at my day job to see if my schedule could shift. He said yes. God gets the golden hour at sunset on Saturday, I get to contribute to our early morning golden hour at my day job and then I will be on the courts after a short shift.
God first.
Family second.
Work third.
Tennis earns an honorable fourth.
Both teams are still on winning streaks, and if things continue to go well, we’ll have an opportunity to defend our state championship and move on to regional competition this summer. A win on Sunday locks in first place with one more match to go.
My greatest challenge right now is time. We also have big plans to travel to Europe in September, so I’m learning—again—to take things one day at a time.
I’m grateful they still let me onto the courts.
Grateful for understanding teammates and leadership.
Grateful for the ability to show up at all.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
— Matthew 6:33
Captain’s Addendum 🖖
Bones: “Spock, even Starfleet officers don’t juggle this many schedules.”
Spock: “Doctor, prioritization reduces chaos. The captain’s logic is sound.”
Michael: I’m learning that when priorities are clear, decisions feel lighter—even when life is full.
Mission Log
Status: Season ongoing
Objective: Honor God, serve family, support the team
Lesson: Order creates peace
Thank you for walking alongside me.
May today unfold with clarity.
May your priorities bring you rest.
And may gratitude meet you wherever you pause.
🖖 Live long. Prosper in purpose. Walk boldly in divine love.
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