Still Undefeated

Well, this is a proud parent of a son whose junior varsity football is still undefeated. That’s right: 5 and 0; the team has not lost a single game this season.

You know, that got me to thinking…still undefeated, ummm. That’s a good stat to have: all wins and no losses. But what about life? I’m not sure about you but I’ve had some losses in this life of mine. It's been some ugly ones, too. But do those losses mean that I am defeated?

An online search listed one definition of defeat as a win, a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat. It listed synonyms like: conquer · triumph over · get the better of ·  overcome · overpower · crush · subdue · wipe the floor with · make mincemeat of · clobber · slaughter · demolish · cream · skunk.

As I began to think about the losses in my life and considered the definition and synonyms of defeat, I quickly discovered that, ‘No, I am not defeated’.  As a matter of fact, I am still undefeated! Those losses did not totally take me out of the game of life—mentally, physically, or spiritually. Some of the losses came very close to wiping me out but I am still standing and still moving forward. I am still undefeated!

What about you? Are you still undefeated?

Regardless of the losses you have endured and/or will endure, I challenge to embrace an undefeated mindset. A mindset that declares that for as long as I am breathing, life will not defeat me. Chronic illness will not defeat me. Divorce will not defeat me. Losing my job will not defeat me. Betrayal will not defeat me. Single parenting will not defeat me. My past failures, disappointments and set backs will not defeat me. No…I am still undefeated.