All Things Are Possible

Romans 8:28
Philippians 4:13
Jeremiah 29:11
Joshua 1:9

These are just a few of the scriptures that we have leaned upon and clung to since we began this journey.  And let me add, this is just the beginning.  We still have a ways to go - as should be expected.  But as we celebrate a win (2 actually:)) like a coaching family does on Saturdays, I am filled with such gratitude and overwhelmed with emotion.  This morning I delight in these Psalms of praise: 

Psalm 145:13 The Lord is faithful in all His word and kind in all His works.
Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.
Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the Lord! for His name alone is exalted...

Oh I could just go on and on... 

I do need to share that while I am VERY grateful for the victories, the heart of my praise, however, is for how Jesus has never left us - and He never will.  His presence has been ever so real since day 1 (February 11, 2011).  The heart of my praise is out of gratitude that I have been discipled by many who have shown me how to dig deep into God's Word.  It's with humility that He would love me enough to still comfort me when I question.  It's thankfulness that we can go on and His mercies are new EVERY morning.  Sorrow may last or a night, but Joy comes in the morning!  Praise the Lord! 

Monday is a new day, and there is MUCH work to still be done.  But today we celebrate - victory on the field and victory in Jesus!!

Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them and said,

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

 

 First win ~ Rangers 42 Riverside 6

September 6, 2013

Second win ~ Rangers 31 McLaurin 28 (in overtime)

September 13, 2013

 

 

And if our God is for us...

Our God is  greater!  He is greater when we win, He is greater when we lose.

I actually started this post on Thursday and well, life happened, and I had to "save" it and come back to it later...

Now it is Saturday morning, Coach is driving to the Delta to exchange film, I am not real sure what time he got home.  The kids are still asleep and honestly if it weren't for the dog asking to go outside I would be too :).  So, I decided to open my blog and finish.  It's not much, but it is speaking VOLUMES to me today.  My humble prayer is that through the life God walks us through we can bless and minister to others as well.

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It's Thursday night - tomorrow is game day, worship music is on, kids are playing and dancing, I'm 'taking every thought captive' as I try to settle my nerves in preparation for Coach coming home....this is such an unsettled familiar place to me...and I often wonder if it is to anyone else...who else can even begin to understand what is going on here...

Then that sweet still small voice speaks to me, "Daughter, I understand.  I work all things for good to those who love Me.  Do you love Me?  Do you trust Me?  If I am for you, then who can be against you?"

God is for me.  God is for my husband.  God is for my family.  He has everything designed to work for His Glory.  Despite our circumstances, may I be found faithful in doing everything as unto Him. 

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'Fall'ing Forward

Oh My! I had not realized the last time I posted on here was last Christmas!!!  Forgive me, followers!  Amazing how time goes by so quickly ~ just another reminder to cherish every moment.

It's almost fall my friends.  And if you are the wife of a coach then you know what is expected and how to "tackle" the season ahead.  This time of year is so packed with expectation in the air you can almost cut it with a butter knife!! 

I am learning that no matter the history of your team - whether successful or not quite there yet - the community, parents, students and players seem to almost explode with anticipation of what are Friday nights this year going to bring.  And I am learning that no matter what Friday night does bring, God is faithful and He never leaves us!  EVER!  But He does have a plan, and it sometimes makes NO SENSE, but it's His even so.  And I am learning that as I grow closer to Christ, I am not so hesitant to fall forward and let Him catch me in the place that He has prepared just for us (me and my Coach).  And I am learning that walking by faith truly means to believe in what you cannot see. 

While victory on the field has yet to come, things are changing - lives are changing - my prayers are changing.  Maybe I have been a little selfish in the past and spent a little too much time praying for success on the gridiron, when in all reality real success is how we impact lives for Christ.  Is my life leading anyone to Christ?  Do I pray for salvation to come to the players, students, parents, etc.?  Do I love and serve the people in this community like Christ does?  My desire is to trust the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my understanding and acknowledge Him in everything I do.  Then I know God's Word says He will make our paths straight!

I look forward to hearing from you this fall!  Feel free to comment or email me at missiongridiron@hotmail.com 

Thank you for reading,

Carrie Cook
www.mscwa.com
Mississippi Coaches' Wives Association