Trying to find meaning in the movie "Secretariat" is not difficult. The problem is trying to determine which, of all the potential points of significance, to focus. The story of Secretariat is more about the owner than the horse and it says much about us and how we strive to exist and how we work to become more than we are. It says a great deal about the importance of risk and how we must take chances.
It also says something about what happens when we fail.
Here is what I have decided to develop in the sermon:
1. We find the courage to do what we can because it is necessary. If we don't have a high degree of ethics we have given into the forces that will tell us what to do and what we must become. Life is out there but we have to move toward it.
2. We find the hope to dream of things that can happen because we must. If we don't have a dream we are done with life.
3. We find the joy to try our best knowing that sometimes it isn't good enough. Our efforts may not be recognized but we live with the joy that comes in doing what we could and in response to our dream. We will never fail if we agree to the importance of showing up.
Courage, hope, and joy are three elements of a happy life; maybe the most important elements.
What do you think? If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have others read your thoughts click on the box below.
If you would like me to send you, by email, a draft of this sermon Friday evening or Saturday morning let me know. I am happy to send it.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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