In The Beginning

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.  And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.  Genesis 1:1-2
When you read on He then created all the things around us that make this world amazing.  But He was not satisfied.  So he made Man.  Then the Lord said it is not good for man to be alone.  So He made for him a friend?  a partner?  an adversary?  an enemy?  NO!  He made for him a helper fit for him. 

The ESV study bible footnotes say this:  God brings to him all the livestock, birds, and beasts of the field.  None of these, however, proves to be "fit for" the man.  "Helper" (Hebrew 'ezer) is one who supplies strength in the area that is lacking in "the helped".  The term does not imply that the helper is either stronger or weaker than the one helped.  "Fit for him" or "matching him" (cf. ESV footnote) is not the same as "like him": a wife is not her husbands clone but COMPLIMENTS him.  (I added the emphasis on compliments :)  )

Now, how does any of this apply to being a coach's wife?  Actually it is the foundation for every marriage.  But in this case it is imperative that we grasp this Word.  We CANNOT make it through a football season - or any other season - without truly understanding what God had in store for the wife.  And you know, this really applies to all women and supporting their husbands in their jobs.  But I will stick to speaking just to the wives of coaches. 

I truly believe a family can enjoy football season together if we remember our first love, Jesus, and love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.  Spend time with Jesus.  Hear His voice and know that He loves us no matter what.  Share with your husband.  Share your thoughts, your time, your laughter, yourself!  I promise there is peace in that.

Kick-Off

Kick-off. Perhaps one of the most anticipated events in Mississippi.  Friday night under the lights.  Moms and dads, aunts and uncles, grandparents, cheerleaders, band members and people of the community gather in metal bleachers to watch 50 or 60 (22 at a time) highschool boys grind the turf for the "w" they have worked all summer to get.  And then it starts all over again the next week, for 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or even 15 weeks for the lucky ones:).  To some, well most, that's about the jist of it.  But for you and I (assuming you are a coach's wife) that is just the tip of the iceburg.  There is a HUGE part of that iceburg that is only seen by us.  Ladies, we do play a part.  And our husbands DO need us.  We may not have a position labeled with an X or an O, but I guarantee you we are in the playbook.  So, what's our role?  Now, I know that some of you reading this are thinking, "well, the back burner is my place".  Not so! You and the children have so much to offer not only to your husband but to the team and community as well.  Join with me on this forever journey, whether your husband coaches football, baseball, basketball or any other sport.  We are in this together!

A prayer for you:
Lord, I ask that you reveal to us your purpose.  Help us to be the helper to our husbands, as You have called us to.  Help us to see your plan in what our husbands do.  You have put us here, with this team, at this school, for such a time as this.  Move in us and through us.  In Jesus name, Amen