The Game 11/12/2011
 
The coaches are on the field; my son, the quarterback, is on the ground. That last play was a doozy! A player from the opposing team knocked the wind out of Tre’ as he was attempting a pass. He was down before the whistle blew and a hush fell across the crowd. I don’t know when I stopped breathing but ....
I know that I didn’t start again until he was up and walking off the field. Once he reached the sideline, he began pacing back and forth. His coaches took care of him. Eventually, he went back into the game and led his team, proving that down doesn’t equal out.  

Life is a lot like football. We all want to win every time so we develop plans and practice extremely hard. In life, however, even the best laid plans don’t always get executed the way we’d like. Stuff happens. Jobs are lost; relationships are challenged; resources are low; sickness invades the body; a love one dies unexpectedly. The list is endless. When it happens to us, we literally feel like someone knocked the wind out of us, leaving us with a choice. Do we lay on the field or do we call for help? When life happened, I used to lay on the field deciding to no longer play. Thankfully, one day when I was laying on the field, I decided to do something different. I called my coach and told Him that I needed help. Jesus, my coach, who promised never to leave or forsake me, showed up and helped me off the field. He whispered His promises into my spirit and filled me with hope. He reminded me through the Word that all of the wrong would be used for my good and that God has a way of turning things around. He encouraged me and took care of me until I was ready to go back onto the field. Once I learned to ask for help when life knocks me down, my perspective changed. The knock down is par for the course but it doesn’t knock me out; it gets me to my knees, where I can draw even closer to Him.

God’s grace and mercy is sufficient and much larger than any problem you or I face. If you are currently battling the lows, be encouraged and know that your Coach is waiting to help you off the field. Don’t stay in the place you are, give it to Him and let Him fill you with hope. Until next time, God bless and keep you will be among my prayers.

©2011 Danette Michelle Reid. All rights reserved.

 


Comments

Alice Bantom

11/14/2011 07:47:00

Girl,,,,how did u keep from running to him? What a scare! Good to hear from you. Missed u. Happy, peaceful Thanksgiving to you and yours. I will be a Bright Hope serving and delivering dinners for anyone who wants to eat. Love u.

 

Alma

11/14/2011 07:51:34

A pleasant help in times of troubles. That's what your message spoke to my spirit. This one will be added to my favorite list. I thank God for you and your gift. I pray that you Ath your first course as you prepare for your second one. Many blessings!
Alma

 

alleronda harris

11/14/2011 07:53:37

what a wonderful message! thanks for sharing! much love...

 

Marnie Hudson

11/14/2011 16:23:33

My spirit so needed this message. We have to remember that God is our everything when needed...doctor, lawyer, friend, comforter, coach...etc. May God continue to bless in a way that only he can.

Thank you.

 

Helen O. Johnson

11/22/2011 07:03:51

What a wonderful message! You are such a wonderful example of a true woman of God! and I truly admire you. I don't know how I would have reacted to Tre's situation. But, keep trusting, believing and praying. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Auntie

 



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