Tom Landry was known for his hat and his cool demeanor on the field. It was his faith, however, that drove him. While he suffered occasional setbacks in his career, he never let them get the best of him. Like many in his generation, he believed in the importance of discipline. He also believed that the quality of ones life should be measured by ones pursuit of excellence. His faith in Jesus only enhanced these beliefs.
I will confess that his commitment is very humbling for me. My pride and occasional arrogance weigh me down in the race that the Apostle Paul talks about. Coach Landry had the discipline to drop those kind of burdens. I pray that God will help me overcome my weakness in the area of discipline.
I love watching football. I think it would be an absolute joy to watch a football game from today with Coach and get his take on things.
My last post in this series will be about the greatest composer that ever lived.
