Following this message is a message from Pastor Adrian Rogers. He explains the meaning of the Cross.
There are also Crossroads in our life when we have to make decisive decisions and take ACTION.
Which way do I go? RIGHT or LEFT?
When we have a MAP to our DESTINATION our JOURNEY is a lot EASIER with much less stress.
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When we map out our goals and decisions before we hit the CROSSROADS of life we can make DECISIONS with PRECISION, CLARITY and CONFIDENCE whether it is SPORTS, CAREER, RELATIONSHIPS, TEMPTATIONS, ect...
The MAP is the PLAYBOOK the BIBLE!
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." --
Theodore Roosevelt
The better we KNOW the PLAYBOOK the easier it is to DO THE RIGHT THING!
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Have you ever heard a coach say, "you have to play a perfect game to win?" "Are you sure you are doing this the right way? We can't afford a mistake."
This causes Players to FREEZE!
Sometimes as parents we also do this. This puts handcuffs on our kids and Players CREATIVITY and CONFIDENCE!
When we make that mistake early on in the Game (and we will) we are finished! It's like having this HUGE ROCK on our SHOULDERS for the rest of game.
There is nothing a coach or parent can say at halftime to come out of this.
Why?
Because, for a whole week the coaches have been BRAINWASHING the players to think they have to be perfect. So the intensity and criticism throughout the week skyrockets.
This idea of perfection causes us to FREEZE UP and get STIFF. It causes our MIND to SPIN out of control saying,
"Oh no am I doing this perfect?"
"Am I going to get yelled at and ridiculed by the coach?"
"Are they going to APPROVE?"
"Do I ever do anything right?"
At first the players Shut Down and eventually lose Trust in the Coach or Parent because they feel the Coach or Parent doesn't Trust them. After this there is either Depression Anger and Resentment.
Friends, We can't PLAY the GAME that way! We need to Play to Win! Roosevelt made mistakes but he always WENT FOR IT ALL OUT! His ATTITUDE was LET'S GO! I'M All IN!!
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On 11-30-74 USC was losing 24-6 to rival Notre Dame. At halftime Coach John McKay used a little humor to lighten up the Stress.
McKay said, "Gentlemen, we're behind." And two guys who were math majors put up their hands and said, "Yeah, that's right."
McKay went on say, "if Davis can run back the 2nd half kickoff we will Win!"
Davis ran back the Kickoff 100 yds for a Touchdown and SC went on to WIN the Game. This is one of the Greatest Comebacks in the History of Sports.
MCKAY TAlKED ABOUT POSSIBILITIES AND SOLUTIONS NOT PERFECTION!
We will make mistakes! It's how we RESPOND to the mistakes that determine the outcome of the game!
This goes for Coaches, Teachers, Parents, Pastors, Me ect...
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REMEMBER: We will make mistakes and that is all part of God's Plan as well. Jacob made many mistakes but God always TURNED THINGS AROUND because Jacob had the right heart.
READ GOD'S AGREEMENT in Romans 8:28
THIS IS A WIN WIN CONTRACT!
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God PROMISES to CAUSE ALL things and circumstances to turn in our FAVOR. There are some requirements on our part for this agreement to be Valid so check it out.
In every aspect of our life we can have UNWAVERING CONFIDENCE and ACT with PRECISISION!
"God's Perfect Love for us will Cast out all Fear."
JUST GO! STAND TALL - WIN THE DAY!
ATTACK THE GAME PLAN - EXECUTE!
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FIGHT ON!
Rick
January 26
What Is Your Cross?
"And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple." Luke 14:27
The cross not only saves us, but it continues to sanctify us. Have you read where Jesus said, "Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Mark 8:34b)?
Many people think that this means that our "cross" is a sickness, an unsaved spouse, or a cruel boss. However, a cross is not something that is forced upon you, over which you have no choice. A cross is something you willingly take up.
Jesus willingly laid down His life. He calls us to do the same. Your cross is when you willingly die to yourself. You do this by saying no to sin and self, and yes to Christ.
For more from Love Worth Finding and Pastor Adrian Rogers, please visit www.lwf.org.
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