I was thinking long and hard about something to blog about while I’m watching the movie Air Bud with my sister.  Then the basketball coach said something that really struck me.  It was the beginning of the game and the coach says “What’s the most important word” and the team responed “Teamwork.”  Now to us Christians the most important word is obviously “Jesus” but the value of teamwork cannot be underestimated.  It isn’t just important to a group of kids playing basketball…it’s very important for us to remember the value of teamwork if we are going to make the most of our lives.

Teamwork makes everything easier.  Whether its doing your homework, mowing the lawn, cleaning your room, planning a retreat, volunteering at a soup kitchen, or getting though the tough times in life, being able to work as a part of a team always leaves you better off than working alone does.  When working as a part of a team not only will your work always get done faster, but you will also do a better job at whatever it is you are doing because you have more time to focus on details and you will be enjoying your work more since you will have someone to share your time with.  Working as a team in life makes everything more enjoyable.  For example, cleaning your room by yourself is to most people a very boring chore.  However, if you clean your room with your sibling, close friend, etc. the time spent with your partner becomes so much fun that you completely forget how boring cleaning your room is.

Don’t try to get through life by yourself.  We all need teammates to help make life more enjoyable and easier.  I know I wouldn’t have been able to get through my four years of high school if it wasn’t for my friends.  We were a great team and got through every challenge that life through our way.  Stick close to your teammates and you’ll love life just as much as I have.