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GET OUT!

1/20/2012

 
It is a common response these days…GET OUT!  While growing up, I would use this little exclamation when my siblings tried to come into my bedroom and other similar situations.  Today it is commonly used as a response to receiving information that is surprising.  For example:  If someone tells me that they just found a $100 bill in the parking lot, my immediate response might be, “GET OUT!”  quickly followed by, “Really?  You’re kidding!”

Today we are going to talk about the GET OUT phrase in its most basic meaning … to move beyond where we may be safe but stuck.

“A ship in harbor is safe - but that is not what ships are for.”  John A. Shedd

As sportmoms we may find ourselves breathing a sigh of relief when the first half of a game is over and the team exits to the locker room.  Now we can relax and ignore the scoreboard, the referees, and the continual movement of the ball.  Using Mr. Shedd’s comment:

  A TEAM IN THE LOCKER ROOM IS SAFE – BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT TEAMS ARE FOR

Sport teams are designed to compete, to play hard and to do it on a field or court…not in the locker rooms.  So they GET OUT on the playing venue and do just that while we cheer them on.

The same applies to our Christian lifestyle…

                            CHRISTIANS IN THEIR CHURCH BUILDINGS ARE SAFE –
                                    BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT CHRISTIANS ARE FOR

In Matthew 28:19 Jesus gives us what we have called The Great Commission ...

“Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life.” New Century Version 

 “So go and make followers of all people in the world.”  The Message 

TODAY’S CHALLENGE:  Let’s GET OUT of our harbors and go where we are designed to be.

And how will we do this?  Two ways…

BY TAKING FIRST STEPS: “Get out of bed and get dressed! Don't loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress yourselves in Christ, and be up and about!” 
Romans 13:14 The Message

BY THE INEXHAUSTIBLE, EVER-PRESENT, INVIGORATING POWER OF GOD:  "Get out of bed … wake up. Put your face in the sunlight. God's bright glory has risen for you.”
Isaiah 60:1 The Message

 Blessings… as you move beyond your safe harbors into your God-inspired destiny.

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Mom
1/24/2012 02:34:18 am

...or 'get a move on'...or 'make tracks'...or 'get with it now' !!
A great challenge to "do what you can when you can by all the means you can". thanks much. I'll remember to!! (Lord, help me)


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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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