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IN YOUR HAND

2/15/2011

 
Have you walked through your house looking for something only to find it right in your hand or pocket?  I have done this more times than I would like to admit with my reading glasses.  I frantically search about muttering  the "where are they anyway" question only to find them hanging on my shirt!  Sometimes things are very near . . . right at hand.  

Coaches are challenged with this responsibility each year as a new set of players come into their program.  Each player has particular skills, abilities and interests.  To be successful and productive the coach must carefully and purposefully use these players that have been placed in his hands.  

Moses questioned his leadership of the people of Israel.  God addressed him with this question: "What is in your hand.?"  Exodus 3:4  

God then showed his power and purpose to Moses by using what was in his hand - a staff.   For the entire story go to Exodus 3.  He wants to show this same power and purpose to us using what is available - what is in our hand.  

What is in your hand today?  Have you frantically searched for direction, or answers, or a solution looking here and there and everywhere but missing what is in your hand?  God will use what He has placed in your hand to complete His purpose in your life.  He is with you and ready  . . .  

". . . to save you. . . to rejoice over you . . . to sing and be joyful about you."    (see Zephaniah 3:17)   

Once we recognize what is in our hand, the next step is handing it over to our Heavenly Father.  E. M. Bounds was a Pastor around the time of the American Civil War.  God used the pen in his hand to complete many writings about prayer.  It is said that he prayed daily for four hours before he put that pen to the paper.  Here is what he wrote about the way to approach the work we have at hand,
"Prayer puts God's work in his hands-and keeps it there." 
 
Let's place what is in our hand into God's hands.  Here is a simple prayer  . . .  

"Today I give you what is in my hand.  Please use it for your honor, for    your glory, and for your purpose in my life.  In Jesus Name, Amen."  

Blessings . . . as God uses what is in your hand.  

NOTE:  For another look at hands select the BEHIND THE BENCH tab at the top of this entry.

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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
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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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