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TO KNOW

4/20/2012

 

ALL MEN BY NATURE DESIRE TO KNOW. 
Aristotle

W
hen asked the question, do you know a certain person, we often give qualifying answers like:  “They are an acquaintance.”  “They are a good friend.”  “They are an old friend.”  “They were a neighbor.”  “They are a co-worker.”

These answers clarify how we know them or what the relationship is based on.  From that information we gain our perspective of who they are and we then say that we know them.  There is a song from my childhood radio-listening days that says:

♪♫To know- know- know you, Is to love-love-love you, and I do… and I do…and I do! ♪♫

After 45 years of knowing and loving Coach, I am still learning about him.  Even though he is a creature of habit, I am still caught off-guard  by an off-the-wall  response or surprised by a an unexpected action. To really know someone is not only a life-long process, but it is a life-long commitment.

Coach must know his players before he can plan game strategies. The players, in turn, must be committed to knowing one another so that beyond a friendship, an instinct develops.  The patterns of play and responses to play are all part of both the team members and the coach knowing one another.  This makes it possible to anticipate one another’s moves bringing confidence to the team effort and resulting in successful team play.

Our Creator knows us…

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”  Jeremiah 1:5 NLT

This message from our LORD to Jeremiah, the prophet, expresses the depth at which we are known by God himself.  He knows us at the core of our being and the purpose for which we are created.  He knows-knows-knows us, and He loves-loves-loves us.

Our Creator wants us to know Him… 

"…come to know and trust me, understand both that I am and who I am." Isaiah 43:10 TM

This message is recorded from our CREATOR to Isaiah encouraging him to move ahead in his relationship with the one who had hand-picked him as His spokesman.

We can know our Creator…

"I want to know Christ - yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death…"  Philippians 3:10 NIV

This is an intimate and eternal knowing that Paul expressed. It wasn’t just an acquaintance, or one who was nearby in case he was needed, or one who he called on to get something done when he couldn’t do it, or one he had an encounter with once, or one he shared a few minutes with every so often.  It was beyond a friendship, it was a oneness with Christ…and Christ is one with our Creator. 

Blessings…as you seek to know and love your Creator more and more each day.

©2012 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224 

ShaRon Johnson
4/20/2012 12:58:45 pm

Always love reading these -- thanks for all of your thoughts that you put down so creatively. Love you!

Mom
4/20/2012 03:30:53 pm

"Growing in knowledge of the Lord accentuates respect, adoration, love, worship" also produces loyalty and dedication. How marvelous, how wonderful! Thanks for the insight! Love ya.


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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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