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Wake Up And Have a Ball With Saint Paul

11/27/2017

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I have a bookmark I look at daily and every time I look at it it breaks me out of the spell of fear, doubt, and worry.  I keep it in one of my favorite inspirational readers to mark the day so I’ll see it every morning.

The Daughters Of St. Paul gave it to me. It has an illustration of St. Paul with a golden halo holding a sword in his right hand and holding a book over his chest in his left. There’s also an uplifting bible verse attributed to him printed on it. When I first received this bookmark it didn’t make me feel good at all.  It was obvious some changes needed to be made.  Mainly to the expression on St. Paul’s face.

His miserable expression made him look uptight.  Like someone who takes life way too seriously.  As far as I’m concerned seriousness is merely fear pretending to be a grown-up.  He looked more like someone in desperate need of hearing his uplifting message than the one giving it.  

So I drew a smile on St. Paul’s face.  I also added the word “smile” to the biblical quote to give it the kick I need.  Now it reads, “Smile! The Lord is here, don’t be anxious about anything.  Instead, pray about everything.”

Now anytime I read it what I feel is personal to me.  It’s as motivating as if I’m on the precipice of an exhilarating moment.  The words coming straight to me from a beloved football coach right before he sends me onto the field.

Coach St. Paul says to me, “Love prevails! Be of good cheer the coast is clear. So stop worrying about what you don’t want to happen, and start imagining what you'd really like to happen.  Baptize everything a success and it will be. You’ll see.”



–Darrell Fusaro

Decorated U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro is the author of What If Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?, co-host of the Funniest Thing! with Darrell and Ed podcast and a contributing columnist for i-Italy Magazine.

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Annette link
3/26/2025 09:44:24 pm

Your post, Wake Up and Have a Ball with Saint Paul, is both engaging and encouraging. The personal touch of drawing a smile on St. Paul's face to reflect his uplifting message is a brilliant and creative way to bring his teachings to life. The lighthearted yet profound perspective you offer—blending humor with spiritual wisdom—makes this reflection an enjoyable read while also providing a powerful reminder to embrace joy and trust in God’s plan. Your use of the "football coach" analogy effectively conveys the energizing and motivating nature of St. Paul's message, reminding readers to face life with positivity and faith. Thank you for sharing such a refreshing and inspiring post!

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