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On The Sideline

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 A couple months ago, I said out loud to another mom that I don't think I'm cut out to be a "soccer mom".

There are many days when I don't feel like I have what it takes to do what God has in front of me. 

When I am weak then He is strong. 


There have been many teachable moments from the sideline. 

Over and over I'm reminded how much we need the grace and forgiveness given to us through Jesus. 

Youth travel sports are intense. I never played sports on an organized team so its hard for me to understand like some parents might. Scheduling is one thing. The part I'm struggling with is the level of aggressiveness and cruel ways some parents and coaches speak. Thankfully none of the coaches on our teams have said anything I'd be embarrassed of. However, my kids have experienced the comments from opposing team coaching staff and parents. The main positive is that it provides us with teachable moments. 

My job is not to fall to those levels but instead to be able to represent integrity and humility to the kids I'm responsible for. My kids are not even double digits so I don't know how much worse this may get. All l can do in the present is to be diligent in prayer and studying the Word for guidance. 

I am also challenged to pray for these coaches and parents. I am to be salt and light. I'm to represent Jesus on the sidelines. Join me in prayer.

Father, Thank you for the ability to afford youth sports and the opportunities it provides for the kids. Thank you that I am able to see the positive of using negatives for teachable moments. Give me wisdom and discernment on how to speak to the kids. Equally I need restraint and patience on the sidelines. Help us as parents to support each other and the kids. Help us to know when to provide feedback to whomever needs it regarding inappropriate words by leadership. Help me to not misrepresent Jesus on the sidelines. Thank you for forgiveness and grace. In Jesus name, amen. 




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