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YET STILL

3/27/2012

 
Sport teams blossom under the tutelage of a good coach.  Many times the reasons for certain types of training are only known to the coach…YET STILL the athletes willingly participate in the conditioning because they trust their coach and mentor. The purpose and value of the preparation will be fully understood by the players when the game they are preparing for is played.

As Sportmoms we are fully aware of this YET STILL process.  

    - We feed our children healthy foods even when they may not appreciate them. Why?  
       Because we know their bodies need the nutrition in order to be strong for their sport and for life.

    - We see to it that our children get both the rest they need whether they want to “go to bed” now  
       or not.

     - We enroll our children in activities that will strengthen their minds and bodies even if their
        willingness is sometimes a question.

     - We teach them the basics of right and wrong decision making even before they can speak in
        preparation for the difficult choices they will face as adults.

During these years of mothering, our offspring may not fully grasp the importance of our training rituals…YET STILL they cooperate with us.  Why?  Because since we are their parents they trust us.  Later they will come to understand and appreciate the purpose and value of this preparation.  

The YET STILL concept also applies to our daily walk with the Lord.  Recently Pastor Stan Russell captured this process when he said …

                               “When we can’t track Him, yet still, we must trust Him!”

Much like the athletes and our children, we may not understand the purpose or value of what God is requiring of us.  Tracking Him may be difficult but trusting Him is deliberate.

“The ways of God are without fault. The Lord's words are pure. He is a shield to those who trust him.”  Psalm 18:30 NCV

“Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:9 NCV 

 God’s plan for us is perfect…YET STILL it often escapes our understanding. As we sit under the trustworthy tutelage of the greatest life coach ever – Jesus Christ – we will be both protected today and prepared for tomorrow. These are excellent reasons for trusting Him!

            TRUSTING IS WALKING INTO GOD’S PLAN…NOT INVITING HIM INTO OURS.

Blessings…as you live out the “YET STILL” by trusting in God’s plan today.

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

Mom
3/27/2012 05:34:04 am

"Where He leads me...I will follow...The divine agreement, resulting
in companionship sublime! for our small group, we are to walk out
in varied situations this week (and from here on....) checking on our
procedures vs. Jesus' way...just walk in His plan, not making ours and inviting Him in! thanks for the affirmation of this type of committment!


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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
    .
    - 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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