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WHO'S ON FIRST?

9/14/2012

 
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  Philippians 4:6-7

A
s sport teams march down the field or court toward their goal, the prevailing questions are “Whose Got the Ball?”  Who’s covering it?  Who’s throwing it?  Who’s ready to catch it? Who’s guarding it?  If the team trusts their coach and pays attention to his calls then the play will go well.  If not, worry ensues and confusion is eminent.

The classic 1945 vaudeville comedy routine by Abbott and Costello called "Who's on first?" is a knee-slapping sketch.  It tickles the funny bone and reflects much adieu about nothing. To view it click below.
This pair of buffoons is consumed with worry about understanding a baseball game.  After repeated and failed attempts to communicate about WHO'S ON FIRST, they came up with no answers to their worrisome question and simply gave up in a state of exhausted confusion.

My worry can easily take a similar path.  I talk about my concern, try to explain it while rationalizing why it is okay to be worried about it.  I carry it like a torch as if worry will solve the issue and then, like Abbott and Costello, simply give up, short on faith and long on worry.

Corrie ten Boom penned these wise words:  "
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.”
 
Which brings me to the best part – the sweet reminder of WHO'S ON FIRST…
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                     “Worry is falling short on Faith…
                      it gives small problems big shadows.”   
                                         
Max Lucado


And just exactly who falls short in the WHO'S ON FIRST department besides me and Abbott and Costello?  EVERYONE!  We fall short of God's intention for us when we fail to worry about nothing and pray about everything.

“Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glorious standard…”  Romans 3:23

Thankfully God doesn’t depend on our perfectness, rather He depends on our faith in Him by casting all of our worries His way ... putting Him on first!

Blessings…as you turn your worries into prayers!


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Mom
10/9/2012 11:01:16 am

finally, I open this last one...like so many 'arguments' much ado about nothing...My Mom would say "a million dollar argument over a 10 cent item! "Let patience have her perfect works!" thank you for
these reminders!!


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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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