A New Normal

My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.

This all familiar passage is from Luke 1:46-49.  Mary is singing a song of praise to her God, her Rock, her Savior.  And if someone who never has heard the name of Jesus or read the Bible was reading this, you would think she was just given some material blessing or easy promise of her future.  She is passionately praising His name, gratefully magnifying Him with everything in her. 

Those familiar with this passage know that this song was the response she gave after the angel visited her and after Elizabeth confirmed what the Lord had spoken.  She was pregnant - out of wedlock (socially and morally devastating) and without having known a man (physically impossible).  Even so, her response was praise!  Her response was obedience, completely giving over of herself to questions, fears, ridicule, gossip, frustration, and in those days, possibly death.

Imagine it.  Really, put yourself in her place. 

I find it very hard to.  Mainly because so many times when I am given a promise or asked to go and do things that seem impossible my response is doubt, fear, questioning the validity, and a bumbed out spirit - just to be honest.

As coaches wives, we are asked to give of ourselves in so many ways.  There are many things we go through that, other than probably a preacher's wife, no one else on this planet has to endure!  And how often do we get down in that "bumbed spirit" and question our role or if this is "where we are supposed to be"?

I am reminding you as I remind myself.  We were first created to be in fellowship with our Heavenly Father (Gen. 1), next we were created as a "helper fit for him (our husband)" (Gen. 2).  Because of this, we know all God's promises are true!  We are at this place because the God who created us knows better than us - yes He does :).    For me, even in this "season" of rebuilding - literally - I am here to support and help my husband and to shine the light of Jesus no matter how dark it gets....even as dark as 0-19 (and I am serious by the way :) ). 

Football is just a tool.  It is just the avenue Jesus is walking with us to reach people to spend eternity with Him.  He has given us all an avenue.  A road to walk down to ultimately bring glory to Him and many many souls to heaven.

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!