Handling Difficult Circumstances as A Christian Athlete
Our month of Devotionals from our Gen B.FY comes to a close today with the youngest member of our team. As he brings us encouragement through God's Word and his Devotional give thanks to the Lord for him and our 10 other Gen B.FY for their walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, their transparency, and their willingness to share! We pray your hearts were encouraged!
SCRIPTURE: “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8:
In times of disappointment and uncertainty, this Scripture reminded me that the Lord is my light and salvation, my stronghold in every situation. Since the Lord was my light, I knew I should shine it even when facing the disappointment of not making the travel soccer team this year. It was natural for me to feel discouraged or disheartened, especially after making the team last year and enjoying the experience. This verse encouraged me to find my strength and courage in God's presence. Just as David found comfort through the Lord in his trials, I too can draw near to God, knowing that He is my protector.
So despite not making the soccer team, I chose to trust in God's plan for my life. It was easy to question why things didn't turn out as I hoped, but Deuteronomy 31:8 tells me that I can trust in God's timing and purpose. By letting Him handle my disappointment, I found peace knowing that He sees the bigger picture and the overall outcome. This experience taught me patience and resilience, spiritually growing in my faith as I leaned on God for guidance and comfort.
Prayer: Dear God, You're like a flashlight in the dark, helping me not to be scared. You're my safe place where I hide, and You make me strong inside. When I feel afraid or lost, You're the one who helps me most. Thank You for Your love, that's true, and for everything You do for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Bro. Shane Brown
So despite not making the soccer team, I chose to trust in God's plan for my life. It was easy to question why things didn't turn out as I hoped, but Deuteronomy 31:8 tells me that I can trust in God's timing and purpose. By letting Him handle my disappointment, I found peace knowing that He sees the bigger picture and the overall outcome. This experience taught me patience and resilience, spiritually growing in my faith as I leaned on God for guidance and comfort.
Prayer: Dear God, You're like a flashlight in the dark, helping me not to be scared. You're my safe place where I hide, and You make me strong inside. When I feel afraid or lost, You're the one who helps me most. Thank You for Your love, that's true, and for everything You do for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Bro. Shane Brown
Archive
2024
January
Gratitude Mixed with Faith Should Equal ObedienceGrace Comes In God’s TimingGOD USES WHOM HE CHOOSESSeeing What God Sees to Get What God HasA Life Verse That Is Good for Every YearSeeing Things as God Sees ThemThree QuestionsDon’t Worry About the FutureForgiveness Is Our Daily CelebrationPeace When We Do RightGod’s True Children Certainly Should KnowRegret In Missed OpportunitiesThe Attitude of Delight Is RightMeditation Deprivation Is EvidentARE YOU A DISCIPLE OR JUST A CONVERT?An Anchored Soul Won’t QuitGod Wants to Be BelievedFinding God in Our PainI Must Be About God’s WordWhat the Wondrous Word of God Can Do in a Willing ServantSeeing Things God’s WayGetting Along for Jesus SakeMeditating Brings Us Success In The Christian LifeThe State of Mind That Pleases GodPraised By the RaisedHaving the Right Knowledge for Real FaithWhose Mind Do You Think With?All My Heart & All My WaysWise with the Lord’s TimeNo Shame About What God Has SaidPrayer Is A Conversation
February
DEEP ARMOR FOR THE STEEP CLIMBDressed in the Whole Armor of God for Spiritual WarfareGRAB THAT ARMORSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLIn My Dressing Room (Putting on the Armor of God)Armored for Any WeatherTruth is Foundation for Our FaithA Work in Progress and A Mouth in TrainingREJECTION OF GOSSIP, SLANDER, LIES, AND DISCORD: THE PERFECTING OF 'FEBRUARY'THE DETESTABLESSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLIf the Lord Hates It, We Should TooThe Offense Ward of the Sin HospitalSpilling the TeaWe are in ChristLet us Do BetterSpread Love, Not GossipSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLThe GREATEST THRILL: Being SPIRIT - FilledTHE HOLY SPIRIT'S CONTROLA Drunken SpiritLookin’ Like Our DaddyFermented or Fresh; How is Your Fruit?We Have it AllSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLJESUS’ LOVE MANDATEHIS Walk, Our Hopethe greatest gift of allTo Love Like Christ
March
LOVE x LOVELove is CommitmentSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor CockrellTHE HIGHEST DEBT OF LOVEPREVAILING IN LOVE, AND IN THE LIGHT OF THE PROMISEReturn Your Love to METhe Loveless ChurchWhat Do You Want First: the Good News or the Bad News?POSITIVE FRICTION THAT MAKES US BETTERSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellHis Love Versus My FearsJESUS LOVES YOUBe Surrendered to 'Love'Victory Over Fear: Life’s Small LessonsJesus, Our VictoryTRUST CHRIST, BANISH FEARSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellHarmony and Discord Aren’t FriendsHOLY PARAMETERSBlinded by HateACT or REACTRESISTING ANGER AND HATE IN CONFLICTPeculiar PeopleSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellONWARD & UPWARDHow To Fall ForwardThe Front Windshield is Much Bigger than the Rearview MirrorONE THING TO DOLooking Back Will Have You SaltyGreat Cloud of WitnessesSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne Cockrell
4 Comments
Bro. Shane, thank you for the encouragement from this devotional. When disappointments hit, and the often do, I must remember that my God is still in control and Romans 8:28 all of this will work together for my good and God’s glory. Thanks young man! God bless you and all the writer’s this month!!! You have truly blessed our hearts!!!
Amen. Be encouraged and continue to trust the Lord as he directs you. He do have a plan.
Amen Bro. Shane. The Lord teaches us something about Himself thru our difficulties. The challenge is learning the lessons. Bless you & continue on your path following His plans for you. Thank you for these encouraging words.
Thank you brother Shane. Keep allowing the Lord to direct your path for He will give you the desires of your heart!!! Thank you for this encouraging devotional!! God bless you!