We can all relate to this sign! It is from the heart of a mother who cares to the ears of a child who isn’t always listening. Overcoming the almost uncontrollable urge to say ‘TOLD YOU!’ is the final step of effective mothering. As moms, it takes oodles of well-honed humility to refrain from this response. On the other hand, the child who has learned the incredible value of humble surrender follows her guidance.
From the mouth of the coach to the ears of a player can be a long distance. The shorter it is the more effective the outcome. When the final score on the board and whether a win or a loss, it is in the best interest of the players for the coach to refrain from the nearly uncontrollable urge to say ‘TOLD YOU!’. The humble-spirited coach finds restraint and the humble-spirited player follows the coach’s directives.
Jesus told us how to do life. Still I find myself challenging and even deviating from the directives that he gave. I try to find other ways to do things that I think may be short-cuts…easier and simpler than following His clearly-outlined ways. Here are just a few examples…
ON FRIENDSHIP …
World’s Way: buy, impress or even force our way into their lives.
God’s Way: Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Mark 1:17 NLT
ON SUFFERING …
World’s Way: first go to therapy, eat, stuff it, blame others for it, believe you deserve to suffer.
God’s Way: “Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all.” Matthew 16:24 The Message
ON SUCCEEDING …
World’s Way: Have an 'I can do it, get outa the way here I come, I know what’s best for me’ attitude.
God’s Way" “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” Mark 8:34 The Message
PRAYER: Today I humbly accept what you have told me to do. Help me not to short-cut your directives but rather follow your life-giving leadership.
HUMILITY OPENS THE DOOR TO GOD’S POWER WITHIN!
©2013 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224
From the mouth of the coach to the ears of a player can be a long distance. The shorter it is the more effective the outcome. When the final score on the board and whether a win or a loss, it is in the best interest of the players for the coach to refrain from the nearly uncontrollable urge to say ‘TOLD YOU!’. The humble-spirited coach finds restraint and the humble-spirited player follows the coach’s directives.
Jesus told us how to do life. Still I find myself challenging and even deviating from the directives that he gave. I try to find other ways to do things that I think may be short-cuts…easier and simpler than following His clearly-outlined ways. Here are just a few examples…
ON FRIENDSHIP …
World’s Way: buy, impress or even force our way into their lives.
God’s Way: Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Mark 1:17 NLT
ON SUFFERING …
World’s Way: first go to therapy, eat, stuff it, blame others for it, believe you deserve to suffer.
God’s Way: “Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all.” Matthew 16:24 The Message
ON SUCCEEDING …
World’s Way: Have an 'I can do it, get outa the way here I come, I know what’s best for me’ attitude.
God’s Way" “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” Mark 8:34 The Message
PRAYER: Today I humbly accept what you have told me to do. Help me not to short-cut your directives but rather follow your life-giving leadership.
HUMILITY OPENS THE DOOR TO GOD’S POWER WITHIN!
©2013 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224
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