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GETTING THERE by Janet Brown

4/26/2013

 
Are we there yet, are we there yet?  These are familiar words to Moms of young children and even older ones!  Trusting us to know the way, children just want to GET THERE!

Knowing how to GET THERE is basic to both traveling in cars and traveling through life. Coach has always had a great sense of direction and an almost uncanny ability to follow his nose to the destination.  Having said this, being of the male gender stopping to ask for directions is not #1 on his list when his nose fails him. This comment came across my desk from another member of the male species who gives this account:

“Don’t worry. I know right where I’m going,” I said to my passengers. Then an almost-human voice ratted me out: “Rerouting . . . rerouting.” Now everyone knew I was lost!” Randy Kilgore


Even reassuring comments from a driver can now be squelched by the new “passenger” in our vehicle - the GPS!  We may look like we know where we are going and act like it too, but the proof is when we GET THERE!

Teams can look good when they take the field or court of sports with their shiny new Nike’s, cool new uniforms and “bad” (meaning good!) haircuts!  But we all know that it is arriving at the end of the competition with the greater score that matters…the ability to GET THERE!

Our driving directions for life are contained in God’s Word.  He offers written directions for the intended route to heaven that tell us how to GET THERE
!

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START     In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:6
        This firm truth sends us on our way with the right people in our life car.        
         Depending on God to lead us is a non-negotiable as we begin our travel                 to GET THERE

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PROCEED  “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life…no one comes to the Father except through me."  John 14:6
         Following Jesus leads to an eternal relationship with his Father – our
          Creator!

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FOLLOW    “…the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to
           you.”  John 14:26
           The Divine GPS is ours applauding our progress and warning us to “re-rout”
           when we get off track.

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ARRIVE   "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."  2 Timothy 4:7
         When we GET THERE it will be a road worth traveling…forever with our

         God.

Blessings…and have a great trip!


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Mom
4/27/2013 01:59:23 pm

What more can be said? You tied up the package very well..thank you! All I can think of is "Sweeter....as the days go by! Sweeter as the moments fly....Richer, fuller. deeper, sweeter! A wonderful road to travel!!!


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    About the Author... 
    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
    .
    - 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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