ANTICIPATION

It was Wayne Gretzky who said, I go where the puck is going to be, not where it is. The QB must throw the football where his receiver will be, not where he is at the moment. How do those guys do that? Did you ever wonder? Is it a sixth sense? I know it involves a great deal of talent. That’s why there is only one Wayne Gretzky and why many of us feel as we do about Roger Stauback.

How could I personally relate this to my daily life when I’m like the proverbial duck that wakes up in a new world every day? I begin by admitting I’m not always where I should be. Sometimes I forget. Sometimes I am just uninformed. In my line of work—neither is acceptable to some people. I learned that a long time ago.

Now, not everyone feels that way and one certainly can’t be two or three places at once. But, there are some things I could work on that might help. I can begin by being more sensitive to the needs of others. I can keep my records in better order, recording the needs and expectations of others (I must keep a daily journal—some folks call it my brain—I wouldn’t know why!). I think those are the primary things.

I would like to be a Wayne Gretzky with a puck or a Roger Stauback with a football—but I want to do it in human relations. Why? Because I really do care; even though I fail quite often. I want to meet the needs of others, don’t you? Jesus never missed an opportunity but He had insights I don’t have. No excuses, though! If I am to be like Him I must be available for people. They are worth every minute of my time and all my efforts (Matt. 16:26).

How about you? What do you need in your life to be a Wayne Gretzky or an Roger Staubuck in human relations? Remember, those guys had talent but they also had tons of desire and spent hours in practice. Could it be that you and I need to do the same in human relations? I think so. And, in this case, the desire and practice are the most important issues. You have got to want to and it will work a lot better. Have a great day! Week! Life!