God is our Daddy and Coach

Recently, I was faced with a decision that reminded me of God. You see, my daughter is a good 2nd grade basketball player. The season is ending and she has been invited to play on a 3rd and 4th grade girls All-Star team that will go and play tournaments. As I weighed the decision of letting her play on the team, I had to decide what would be in her best interest. You see she is one of the better girls (I may be biased) in the 2nd grade co-ed league, and I know she can compete well with the 3rd grade girls. But I don't want her to be discouraged when facing the 4th grade All-Star teams from other places. After thinking about it, I am going to let her play on this team, and in fact I have been asked to coach it. My point is that there is a fine line between what helps us grow and what could hinder our growth.

God does the same thing with us every single day. He knows what you and I can and cannot handle, though sometimes we think he overestimates our ability don't we? Yet, He always helps us through.

If you are going through a tough time today, think of yourself as a 2nd grade All-Star being invited to play with the 4th graders. Only realize this...God is your coach. He knows what we can handle even more than you and I do. "And be sure of this: I (JESUS) am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20b). Go get 'em!