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.