Oakland Raiders Could Take The Nazarite Vow To Regain Strength and Glory

Pep Talk to Maintain Power

Sacrifices benefit those who make them. Often, I think of men of valor and what they did to regain their strength and glory after being subject to criticism or ridicule.

Let's talk about Samson, a man who lost his strength and vision because he talked a little too much during his most private moments with a woman. He told his secret, his strategy, which made him a man of valor.

Once he was betrayed and his secret (his football plays and plans) were told to his opponent, he was blinded.

You probably know the story if only because you saw the movie years ago.

Let's just say, metaphorically, that the Oakland Raiders were blinded for seven years. Now, their strength is returning.

Now, some of us know that strength can be gained by focusing and sacrificing, even if it is just for a few weeks. I have the audacity to ask the Oakand Raiders to take the Nazirite vow for just a few weeks.

Afterwards, they will be able to rejoice at the wonderful feats that can be accomplished.

One piece of research says that taking the vow gives a guide for living a fulfilling and victorious life. It requires the Oakland Raiders and the Raider Nation to do the following: Put away hindrances; I might add, putting them away for the next few weeks.

This can be done in order that "something more might take place."

After seven years of struggle, after many years of ridicule by the media, after trolls insult so many on the Oakland Raiders page, it's only reasonable to put up a battle that is both physical and spiritual to overcome the awful "curse of losing" that has belabored a franchise that is destined for greatness.

What happened? Perhaps, something similar to what happened to Samson: A betrayal and a yielding to too many hindrances and temptations.

In plain language, there must have been a lack of true discipline, concentration and commitment to excellence on the playing field.

Is this too deep for you? Well, hang in there and try something beyond "skin deep." Do some soul-searching and try the vow, in order to confound the naysayers and those who have unbelief.

Someone said in a good book: "Help our unbelief."

Once a man or a team like the Oakland Raiders almost hit rock bottom, it makes sense to delve into the intangibles in life.

I believe some of the Oakland Raiders are doing just that. They are delving deep inside themselves, begging and yearning for a release again of that type of power and discernment that separates winners from losers.

The passion for excellence is rising up again in the collective spirit of the Oakland Raiders.

Now, do your research and learn more about a Nazirite vow and take it, just for a few weeks and be amazed at what will be accomplished.

It's your private decision to commit to this level of excellence. It's something you do when no one else is looking over your muscular shoulders.

Why do I want the Oakland Raiders to consistently win again? I want this generation of Raider fans to see what happens when men of valor stay committed to excellence and discipline.

That demonstration of a commitment to excellence of the highest degree is what helps us all survive "in times like these."

Go Raiders! Continue to demonstrate what Al Davis has ask of you.

Commit to true excellence!