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RESIGN TODAY

2/28/2014

 
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Each day brings its share of inconveniences. These may include such things as sudden sickness, confusing conflict, terrifying traffic, frustrating forgetfulness, annoying appliances, random rudeness, lackluster laziness, impolite impatience, increasing incompetence and the list goes on.  The best thing about them is that they are out of our control.  The worst thing about them is that they are out of our control.
 
Athletes face a similar set of unwanted roadblocks: incapacitating injury, disappointing delays, gone-wild goal attempts, constricting circumstances, weather woes and the list goes on. The best news is that these things are out of their control.  The worst news is also that these things are out of their control.

So what to do? The answer is found in today’s title: RESIGN TODAY.  Getting the most out of adverse situations requires resigning ourselves to these unwanted actions or outcomes and quickly moving on to the next opportunity.  Hanging around in the mess can easily turn into a self-inflicted pity party that must end before our real life adjustments can resume.

  “For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe”.  Anonymous

 God’s Word gives us direction on how to resign as general manager of the universe.  It calls us to “overlook”, "control" ourselves and “accept” that which is not ours to master…

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:16 NIV
 
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:11 NLT

 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 NIV
                                                               
As believers, our salvation rests on this same approach.  When our sin separated us from God, He looked beyond it, took control by sending His Son to us, and accepts our imperfections …

When we were unable to help ourselves, at the right time, Christ died for us, although we were living against God. Romans 5:6 NCV


PRAYER:  Dear Lord, I resign control to you as the true general manager of the universe. Thank you for looking beyond my sin and offering your Son as my Savior.  Just as You accept me when I am less than you planned, I want to accept others.  Help me to put their wrongs behind and move quickly toward the opportunities ahead. In Jesus Name, Amen.

   RESIGN TODAY–THE BEST THING ABOUT IT IS KNOWING GOD IS IN CONTROL!


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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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