Putting Courage to the Blind Side

The Blind Side depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. In the latest chapter of his inspiring story, Oher was a First Round draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens. The Touhys were there to share the moment with him.

All courageous acts represent one or more of three types of courage:

TRY Courage: The courage of initiative and action— making first attempts, pursuing pioneering efforts and stepping up to the plate

TRUST Courage: The courage of confidence in others— letting go of the need to control situations or outcomes, having faith in people and being open to direction and change

TELL Courage: The courage of voice— raising difficult issues, providing tough feedback and sharing unpopular opinions





Your job as a leader is to put courage inside of people— to encourage them. By applying the three different types of courage, courage can be put to good use in your own environment. You end up not just by changing the life of others as well as yours.

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This is one thing I've learned in the youth ministry. Continue to encourage the youth to always believe in the gifts God had showered upon us. Because as one song says "There is no gift that is too small". All are valuable in the eyes of God. Never stop encouraging and believing that there is always something great within us.