I realize that I haven't been writing about the True Coach lately. It's not because He hasn't been around, or that I haven't been listening to Him. He's shown His hand in everything that's happening in my life without me having to use hindsight vision that is so 20/20.
Because of this, I decided to participate in Sheryl's Faith Lift Friday today.
I went to her blog to grab the button and read what's she posted, and my mouth fell open. It's the same lesson that Coach is teaching me! Seasons change. (Even basketball seasons!) Life changes. Even my devotion this morning was about God's perfect timing for His Son's birth on earth. Talk about a season change!
A dear, dear friend sent me this email 2 weeks ago, and I dare not delete it. I'm sharing a portion with you so you can be encouraged to enjoy the season you're in:
God has also ordained and set in motion different seasons in our life and it is very important that we have an understanding of the seasons and times in our life. A lot of times we can despise our present moment because we are anxious about the future. We live in discontentment because we do not have something that we think will bring us happiness.
Matthew 6:33-34(NAS) - "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own".
Who could better address an issue we all face than Jesus, the designer of the human spirit? He knew that we have a tendency to be stressed out about everything. It is so easy for us to despise people, opportunities and responsibilities that the Lord has given us in the present season. Jesus said the solution to stressing out is to pursue, follow hard after, and give priority to the Kingdom (God's rule and reign and ways) and His righteousness. If this is done, God's plan will be made clear to us.
Let us resist the temptation to be discontent and let us appreciate the present season God has us in.
God has so much for us to learn in the present season. Every day is a day full of purpose. It is important for us to view each day with this mindset so that we can live our lives to the fullest.
Faithfulness in the little things in the present season will equip us for the seasons to come.
And how we enjoy the present season will determine the quality of our next season.
9 comments:
That is beautiful, encouraging, and it blessed me! Thank you!
I love when God confirms very clearly what He is speaking to us :)
Wow, that is so true!
I sure enjoyed talking to you yesterday and am really enjoying this piece of cheesecake.
You're the best!
Great post, Jenny! I've been thinking about this, too. When we were in FL, one of the things we clung to (which I *think* is a verse) is "do not despise small beginnings". It's the same thing as what you said, you can't despise the place you're at. You'll never leave. Everything is a season!
Thanks for sharing that with us! There are some very good points!!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Karen
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Wonderful post, Jenny. Being one who has lived through many "seasons" I can really relate.
It's so wonderful we have such a good Coach!!!
Susan
This is certainly an insightful post. This is one lesson I think many of us have to be continually reminded of. Life is so fast paced and crazy these days that it's so easy to get caught up in all that. Many times we just need to be still and know that He is God. He holds our very lives in the palm of his hand and we should always be lifting our eyes to the Lord.
I'll say AMEN to that!!!
Oooh, good one and so true. I think I've gone through lots of seasons too and need the reminder to be thankful for them!
So true -- and so applicable to where I am right now! Thanks for the reminder -- I've been getting impatient for the "next thing."
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