Today is one of my favorite days of the year, the opening day of the NFL. I enjoy watching football very much, keeping track of my favorite teams, reading the various sports writers, and watching the multiple sports experts discuss the teams and players on YouTube. I used to be in a Fantasy Football league, but it took too much time as I got very involved in trying to win, so I dropped out. I limit my watching of games to Monday night Football with many friends and snacks at the church. It appears that the Apostle Paul was a sports enthusiast by the number of sports illustrations he used in his writings. He didn’t have to contend with cell phones, iPads, computers, and television in managing his time with the addiction to sports. I have a greater struggle with this now than I used to because sitting and doing nothing but watching an iPad screen is so much more attractive than it used to be with my reduced energy level as an old man. I am still very much committed to bearing much fruit and managing my time well, but it is a much greater struggle than it used to be. I have to set goals and keep track of my time accurately. The primary key is the desire to bear fruit, the passion, the want to. In Revelation 3, Jesus says He wants us hot, not lukewarm. I can keep my fire hot by reading my Bible daily, spending time with God in prayer daily, memorizing and meditating on scripture, attending church regularly, fellowshipping with other hot Christians, worshipping Him, and reading good books and listening to motivational podcasts. Watching Monday night football and watching YouTube videos is a reward I give myself when I finish my Spiritual Disciplines.