Second Chances and the Chance of a Lifetime

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My husband Rob and I are Guy Fieri fans. Fieri is American restaurateur, author, and an Emmy Award-winning television presenter. Rob and I first got hooked on his TV show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” segued to “Guy’s Groceries Games,” and our favorite is now “Guy’s Ranch Kitchen,” where his chef-friends come to his ranch and cook themed meals.

Which brings us to his newest show, “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime” – and this blog post.

The premise of “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime” is straightforward: Seven candidates compete for the opportunity to become the owner of a new Chicken Guy franchise.

The chance of a lifetime? Nobody’s going to pass that up, right?

One of the candidates almost did.

In the first episode, Cayton has been selected to compete for the franchise opportunity. However, the night before he and the rest of the candidates meet with Fieri and his team, Cayton second-guesses whether he should compete.

Why?

Cayton’s not sure he wants to uproot his family – and there’s no telling where the new franchise will be located.

After discussing his doubts with Fieri, Cayton agrees to let Fieri know his decision by 10 a.m. the next day.

Fast forward to the next morning when all the candidates show up – except Cayton. Fieri moves on, talking with the other six candidates …

… and then guess who shows up late?

 Bingo! Cayton.

Fieri and his franchise manager leave the room to discuss what to do. The other candidates are all for tossing Cayton out.

Rob and I discussed whether Cayton deserved a second chance after showing up late for his chance of a lifetime.

My thought: Everybody deserves a second chance.

Rob’s thought: Yes, Cayton is late, but maybe more than any of the other candidates, he’s counted the cost of winning.

In the end, Fieri gives Cayton a second chance.

Cayton’s relieved. The rest of the candidates aren’t happy.

And yet, haven’t they at some other time in their lives been grateful for a second chance? Wouldn’t they have wanted a second chance if they’d been Cayton?

Have you ever been thankful for someone overlooking a mistake you made? Maybe you showed up late to work. Underperformed in class.  Said the wrong thing.

Instead of a “one strike, you’re out!” reaction, you’re offered a second chance.

Grace.

Maybe, just maybe, that second chance became your chance of a lifetime.

We never know where a second chance can lead, do we?

Second Chances and the Chance of a Lifetime #perspective #seconchances Share on X 'To take that second chance, we need to notice where we are and be open to the possibility of growing.' #quote by Holly Elissa Bruno @hollyelissabrun #secondchances #possibilities Share on X

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  1. Right now I need a second chance,
    one only God can give,
    for I don’t want to leave this dance;
    I really want to live!
    I don’t ask favour or success,
    or restoration of what’s lost;
    heck, I’ll even wear a dress
    if that would be the cost
    to put an end to nights of dread
    and days that simply take my all,
    that point to that which lies ahead,
    a blindfold and a wall,
    so if this is what You can do,
    I’ll wear that dress, and lipstick, too!

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  2. God has given me so many “second chances” I have lost count. I am sure He has too.
    It will be wonderful to bow at His feet and thank him for forgetting each one.

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      Hi, Tracie:
      I’m having issues with the blog not getting delivered via email. Not sure what the problem is — it may show up later today. Matt Jones and I are working on it.

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