Yesterday was an American holiday for some: “Opening Day” of baseball. My favorite team, the Texas Rangers, defeated the Mariners 3-2 which means their magic number is down to 161. The most impressive thing about the victory is the Rangers only had one hit. Ultimately, for that game, on that day, one hit was all that was needed.

This got me thinking about how often in life all we need is one. In our option filled society, we are enamored with the idea that much and more are always better and brighter. But, often, the beauty of life is found in seizing that one moment, seeing the smile of the one you love, laughing with your “one-anothers,” and worshiping the one true God.

You don’t need somebody else’s life to be happy. God has gifted you one life: live it.

Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

Lash Banks is Lead Pastor at Murphy Road Baptist Church (murphychurch.com). Lash’s weekly podcast/sermon can be heard at http://www.buzzsprout.com/17504