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For the past 5 years, my oldest son has played football. Each season, I watch him grow as a person and as a player.
Every season has teachable moments… for him and for me. We try to make the most of these moments and use them as life lessons.
As I watch my son each season, I admire him more and more. Especially after this season.
By watching my 13 year old son, I have learned what it looks like to have a walk of integrity.
Read MoreThe world will try to dictate who we should be, what our ideas should be, and what our beliefs should be. But, by reading His word, we are reminded of who we truly are. And, once we grasp that, when we look in the mirror we will see a reflection of our Heavenly Father. We will see the Christ in us.
Read MorePrayer is one of the primary ways that we connect with the heart of God. Prayer is the way that we communicate with our Father. Just like any other relationship, the more time we spend with God in prayer, the more we get to know about Him and His character. It is where we get to experience the REALNESS of God!
When we spend time with God in prayer, our confidence in Him increases, because He proves himself trustworthy every single time.
Read MoreMy oldest son plays little league football. Last year, he was on the team that won the championship title…sort of like the “super bowl” of little league. He played for the Falcons.
It was a very memorable season. There was one game in particular that made a very lasting impression on all of us.
My son’s team was scheduled to play the Steelers. At some point during the season, we had seen them in action. One thing is for sure.. these boys were HUGE.
I mean.. they were REALLY HUGE. I literally was not convinced that they were even the same age or should be in the same league. I wanted to demand to see some birth certificates for some of these boys! I digress..
Overall, the boys that played for the Falcons were smaller in stature. Naturally, they were a little intimidated.
My son said, “Momma, they are so big!” I told him not to let that affect him. Their size doesn’t take away from his talents. “Keep blocking the same way you always block, play like you always play. Don’t let that intimidate you, son,” I said to him.
I can’t remember who scored first. But I do remember, when the Falcons scored, it caught the Steelers off guard. They weren’t expecting it. Of course, the Falcons won.
In the story of David and Goliath, we found a very similar scenario. This story can by found in 1 Samuel 17.
Read MoreNo matter what you are going through,
No matter how the winds and waves are raging,
No matter how impossible it may seem,
No matter how scary it gets,
No matter how ugly it gets,
Keep your eyes on Him. Keep walking toward him. Keep letting Him lead you. And you won't sink.
Stay focused.
We won't move because we believe our fears more than we believe God. We shrink back. We become prisoners in our own mind. We become hostages to our own thoughts. At that point, the enemy has done a might fine job of keeping us from being all that God has created us to be.
But there is an anecdote. It may not happen overnight. It will take some effort. But, just like in every other situation, if you consistently apply it, it will work.
Read MoreHey Hey Hey!!! Rise and Shine!!!! Rise to the occasion! Shine on to greatness!! God gave You a light that is unique to YOU and only YOU, and there is someone out there that needs you to let that light shine!
And that is what this blog post is about today.
