• SPORTMOMS & MORE HOME
  • SPORTMOM E-votional
  • "BEHIND THE BENCH" BLOG
  • COACH'S CORNER
  • MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

TOLD YOU!

10/4/2013

 
Picture
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




Comments are closed.
    Picture

    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.


    Archives

    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010

    Categories

    All
    SPORTMOMS & MORE
    Your Comments

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly