“She will not hinder him but help him all her life.” Proverbs 31:12
I examine the playing field to see what formation the defense is in. It is a tough team I am up against. They are quick off the ball and fast to tackle you. They are good at catching you off guard. They call themselves Feelings.
I have been studying them for a while so I know what to expect. The problem in this game is that I have been less prepared for their scheme.
I glance over to examine the chains. It is 3rd and 25, and I have a L-O-N-G way to go to get the 1st down. In my mind I know once I get there I will be that much closer to the end zone. For me this game consists of being a helper and team player and not an individual trying to do it all on her own.
Throughout this entire game I have almost joined the opposing team, by going against the plays my Coach (Jesus) has called.
I have feed into their defense like I was just handing them the ball. My O-Line (God’s word) has done a GREAT job at saving me.
I look at the Coach signal the play, I yell it out, SHE WILL NOT HINDER HIM BUT HELP HIM ALL HER LIFE, set hut hut.
I shuffle back, ball in hand, look to see who is open and there he is-Garrett standing past first down. He is open and waving for the ball when I realize the best defender is coming after me-bitterness-do I let him sack me and keep me down or do I pass to my teammate in life who is open. When out of the corner of my eye I see the center (Holy Spirit) plow bitterness over-and the next thing I know Garrett has caught the ball.
1st down!
Why all the bitterness? It is because I have tried to re-spell the word team, we have both tried to re-spell the word team-but no matter how many places you put the “I” it just doesn’t work. Nor does trying to both be the MVP.
It takes the whole team to be successful. Jesus chose us for His team and placed us in the positions we play the best. For me I play helper and encourager, but I have been trying to play quarterback.
That is Garrett’s position and the only reason I have been trying to play there is because of the attention I have been desperate to receive from him. As the helper we don’t always receive the ball and it gets old after a while. But if we remember that our role on the team is important and that it only matters what the coach (Jesus) thinks than we will become joyful, content and willing to be the best helper on the field. I am still learning that!
Sometimes I have found it easier to help the opposing team (others) than my own team.
But I have also found that with each game won and played as a team the victory is so sweet. I love the Quarterback of my team! So with that I know for him and me to be successful as a team I must be willing to play the position of helper whether I get the ball or attention I desire because it is what matters to the coach (Jesus). He is the one that decides how much playing time I get and whether I start or not.
If I want to be able to play a different position then I must first prove I can play the one I am in and have been given to play.
Hey QB we will get through this and with a lot more practice, give, effort, and a whole lot of TEAMWORK I think we will come out winners.
Jesus we need some wisdom from You the “Great” head coach. We are tired and in desperate need of a time out to catch our breath and come up with a new game plan. There is no greater coach than You. Thank You for choosing us to be a part of Your team. Forgive us for failing to work together we are learning there can be no “I“ in team no matter how hard we try. It is about working together, help us do that well. Amen
