Who’s Calling Your Plays? (7 min 3 sec)

Picture yourself on a football field. The crowd is roaring, the clock is ticking down, and the pressure is mounting. Every second matters, every move counts. You’re in the game of life, like Patrick Mahomes — the quarterback known for delivering miracles under pressure. With seconds on the clock, Mahomes has the power to lead his team to victory, even when the odds are stacked against him.

But here’s the thing: even Mahomes doesn’t call his own plays. Despite his skills, titles, and massive $503 million contract, Mahomes isn’t navigating this game alone. On the sidelines, with a clear view of the entire field, stands Andy Reid — the strategist with decades of experience, the one who sees beyond what Mahomes can perceive on the field. Reid is not just reacting; he’s guiding with insight born from years of mastery, a vantage point Mahomes simply doesn’t have.

So here’s the metaphor we’re diving into: in the game of life, we’re each like Mahomes. And Reid? He represents the Holy Spirit — that guiding voice offering a vision far beyond our limited view. We can either call our own plays, reacting from the heat of the moment, or we can tune into the wisdom of a voice that sees the entire field, that knows what’s beyond the next move, that guides us with love.

To understand the power of this metaphor, let’s look at what Mahomes and Reid have accomplished together. Mahomes isn’t just any quarterback; he’s the youngest player in history to achieve both an NFL MVP and a Super Bowl MVP. In just a few short years, he’s led the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowl titles, secured a historic 10-year, $503 million contract, and accumulated an impressive list of MVP titles and records.

Mahomes is famous for his uncanny ability to make impossible throws, his strength, his quick thinking, and his flexibility on the field. Give him even sixty seconds, and he’ll find a way to turn the game around, winning under pressure and defying the odds. Yet, despite his talent, he knows that his view is limited to the immediate action — the noise, the defense right in front of him, the ticking clock.

And this is where Andy Reid comes in. Reid’s success isn’t just luck or intuition; it’s the result of years spent mastering his craft. With over 248 career wins, multiple Super Bowl titles, and a reputation as one of the greatest offensive minds in NFL history, Reid brings a wisdom and stability that Mahomes can rely on completely. Known for his innovative play-calling, Reid designs plays that capitalize on even the smallest weaknesses in the opposing defense, giving players like Mahomes a strategy that amplifies their skills.

But Reid’s guidance goes beyond strategy. He’s not just coaching for wins; he’s mentoring Mahomes, creating a bond built on mutual trust and respect. Reid has been through life’s trials — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. In 2012, he faced the devastating loss of his son, Garrett, to a drug overdose, a tragedy that profoundly impacted his approach to life and coaching. Through this loss, Reid developed an even deeper compassion, a humility, and a resilience that connect him with his players on a level beyond the game.

This connection is what allows Mahomes to trust Reid implicitly. Mahomes knows that Reid isn’t just calling plays to win; he’s guiding from a higher vantage point, using years of hard-earned wisdom and experience. This trust allows Mahomes to surrender his need to control every play, letting go of his limited view to follow a voice that sees the whole field.

In the game of football, Mahomes has earned a reputation for his ability to win under intense pressure. Give him a minute on the clock, and he’ll lead his team down the field. He’s the quarterback who can pull off the near-impossible with just a few seconds to spare, squeezing every ounce out of the ticking clock to deliver miraculous plays. But there’s a key limitation here: Mahomes is bound by time. He’s racing the clock, relying on every second to make something happen.

In life, the ego operates similarly, constantly trying to control every play, every move, reacting to what’s immediately in front of us. It’s obsessed with time, survival, and quick results, never able to relax, always scrambling to stay one step ahead of loss or failure. The ego is like a quarterback who insists on calling every play without stepping back to see the bigger picture.

But the Holy Spirit doesn’t need time. Its guidance isn’t bound by seconds or the pressure of the clock; it operates outside of time, offering clarity and wisdom that the ego can’t reach. Just as Reid sees the whole field from the sidelines, the Holy Spirit sees beyond the ticking clock, beyond our immediate circumstances. It shifts us out of fear and into truth in a single, holy instant.

While Mahomes can work wonders with a minute on the clock, the Holy Spirit offers a deeper miracle: it guides us into a timeless space of peace and clarity. When we choose to listen to this Voice, we’re no longer racing against time; we’re stepping into a state where love, wisdom, and clarity flow without constraint.

Imagine Reid’s role in a critical game: he’s not just reacting to the defense; he’s anticipating moves, calling plays with surgical precision. He knows when to tell Mahomes, “Wait, the defense will shift; now make your move.” Reid’s guidance isn’t a suggestion; it’s a call from a vantage point that reveals the gaps and opportunities that Mahomes can’t see. Reid’s view allows him to see the whole field, calling the perfect play at the right time.

In the same way, the Holy Spirit offers us a perspective that goes beyond what we can see from our limited view. While we’re caught up in the immediate struggles, reacting to life’s obstacles, the Holy Spirit sees the bigger picture. This voice guides us to peace, love, and fulfillment. It calls us out of our ego’s reactionary tactics and into a state of clarity.

Just as Mahomes surrenders to Reid’s play-calling, we’re invited to trust the Holy Spirit’s voice. The ego convinces us to grasp and control, to constantly worry about what’s next. But the Holy Spirit sees beyond the game-time rush. It calls us to let go and trust a wisdom that knows every possible outcome.

Mahomes and Reid have achieved a level of worldly success most people chase their whole lives. With Mahomes’ $503 million contract, endorsements, trophies, and MVPs, and Reid’s top coaching salary and Super Bowl titles, they embody what society often labels “success.” But their true strength isn’t in trophies or money; it’s in the trust between them. Their success isn’t just about winning games; it’s about aligning with a vision that goes beyond individual gain.

Here’s where the metaphor completes its circle. Mahomes doesn’t trust Reid for his accolades or wealth; he trusts him because Reid sees farther than he can. Reid brings a perspective shaped by years of experience, compassion, and insight. Likewise, we’re invited to trust the Holy Spirit—a voice offering us a view beyond the ego’s narrow, reactionary lens. This voice leads us toward peace, gently pulling us out of fear and into love.

So here we are on the field of life, facing the ego’s relentless drive to control, grasp, and react. We can either listen to this time-bound voice, or we can tune into the Holy Spirit. Its vision sees the entire field, guiding us toward peace and love beyond our immediate circumstances.

Victory isn’t in chasing trophies, titles, or recognition. It’s in letting go of our need to control every play and surrendering to a wisdom that knows the way forward. So, the next time you feel the weight of the game, when the clock is ticking, ask yourself: Whose voice are you listening to? The ego, with its frantic, reactive tactics? Or the Holy Spirit, who sees beyond the field, offering a single, holy instant of clarity and transformation?

Just as Mahomes surrenders his need for control to Reid’s broader view, we’re invited to let go of the ego’s grasp and trust the voice that guides us toward true peace and fulfillment. Victory isn’t found in controlling every move; it’s in aligning with a timeless wisdom that already knows the way.

When the game of life is on the line, who’s calling your plays? Choose wisely, because the outcome depends on it.

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