by Coach Tina | Aug 8, 2017 | Fear
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
How can you be excited about being under trial? I’ve been to court before and it was terrifying! My hands were sweating, my heart was racing. All I wanted was for it to be over. But once it was over and I walked out of the courthouse, my body relaxed, the sweating stopped and I went on about my day. I never looked back. I didn’t not sit in the court room and think about what happened. I didn’t dwell on how I felt. I just wanted to leave. I just wanted to go home. I just wanted to get as far away from there as I could.
Yet when life puts us under trial, we sit in the pain. We marvel at what’s going on. We tell the story over and over. We relive it long after it has ended. Then we try to figure out why we feel so defeated. You have worked yourself up and all you can think about is what has happened. Here is the thing – it HAS HAPPENED! It’s over! Nothing you can do about it! Let it go.
Blessed are the one who goes through the trial – you made it! You stayed firm. You did not give up. You did not quit. You got a little dusty but you wiped yourself off and keep going. And because of that you will get your reward. Maybe it’s victory. Maybe it’s a lesson. Maybe it’s the satisfaction of never having to go through it again. Whatever the reward – embrace it! You deserve it! Straighten your crown and walk with your head held up!
Until Next Time,
by Coach Tina | Aug 7, 2017 | Bible Challenge
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Today’s passage reminds us that God is always available for us. We must be confident. We must be bold. We must be determined. But when we ask for His help, He is always available.
I remember thinking why would I bother God with something this small? Or why would I waste His time with something I should be able to handle? You probably have asked similar questions. But can I ask you this – Why wouldn’t you? There is nothing too small or insignificant to God. He gave specific instructions to us “cast ALL your cares on me”. He wants them all. And He will be right there ready to give help when needed.
Imagine He’s a life jacket – available if you need it but will not get in your way if you don’t. So, when you feel like you can’t go any further – go boldly to God and ask for help. He will be right there every time.
Until Next Time,
by Coach Tina | Aug 6, 2017 | Bible Challenge
Matthew 6:33-34
We are all familiar with verse 33 – seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things will be given to you. But verse 34 – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
The first thing that popped in my mind was the song – Don’t worry! Be happy! It’s hard to be happy when you are worrying whether your needs are going to be met. The first verse says if we seek God (do the things God requires us to do, ask Him for help, turn to Him when things get hard, depend on him) He will provide us with all our needs. The next verse says not to worry about tomorrow. We are to focus on today one day at a time.
Many of our frustrations come from trying to figure out what we are going to do next week. How we are going to make this work or how we are going to make that work. That’s not what we are required to do. All God wants from us is TODAY. He wants us to commit TODAY. He wants us to work TODAY. He wants us to love TODAY. He wants us to move TODAY.
When you bring your focus back onto today’s issues, the pill isn’t as hard to swallow. Yes, the bills are going to be there. The stress is going to be there. The lack is going to be there. But right now, you are breathing. You have life. He’s providing you everything you need. Breathe in, Breath out, Smile and Be Happy. What can you do right this moment to make it better? Then that’s what you do! But DO NOT WORRY! and DO NOT QUIT!
Until Next Time,
#dontquit #biblechallenge #sistertalk
by Coach Tina | Aug 5, 2017 | Bible Challenge
Hebrews 10:35-36
I love the Message Bible translation of these verses … don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing! But you need to STICK IT OUT, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion.
God has a plan for you but you must stick it out. When you started this path, you were on fire. You were committed. You knew exactly what you wanted. You were so confident. Nothing or no one could stop you. Everywhere you turned, you saw opportunity.
What happened? What changed? You slowed down and now you are ready to quit! Why? Did the path become difficult? Did you get tired? Did something not go your way? What happened?
The goal didn’t change you did! You changed for the better. You are stronger. You are wiser. The small steps have become easy. It’s time to make some longer strides. It’s time to push pass the doubt. Push past the pain. You’ve come too far to give up now! It may require a little more work but you can do it. You are so close. Look at all you have already accomplished. You do not want to quit. If you quit now you will regret it!
The promise (reward) is already there. But you must make it to the finish line. You can do it! I believe in you. STICK IT OUT!
Until Next Time,
#dontquit #biblechallenge #sistertalk
by Coach Tina | Aug 4, 2017 | Bible Challenge
Proverb 3:5-6
Trust God! Sometimes easier said than done. We say we trust God but when things get difficult or confusing we are ready to give up. We are ready to quit. It’s too hard. I can’t do this! I tried it but this can’t be of God. This hurts way too much. What good could ever come out of this? Are you trusting God or your feelings? 
Our feelings will lead us astray. They can’t be trusted. Feelings change with every passing moment. One minute you can be happy the next you can be sad. You can be mad one moment and something can happen and make you glad all over again. Don’t trust your feelings!
Today’s passage says to trust God with your whole heart. Even those places that hurt. Trust Him with those things that just don’t make sense. Trust Him when they lie. Trust Him when they hurt you. Trust Him when money is low. Trust Him when the kids are acting up. Trust Him! Trust Him when it doesn’t make sense. Trust him when everything inside of you is screaming to go the opposite way of which He is telling you to go.
Trust HIM! Trust the process. He knows the end. He knows this situation is going to work out for your good. He knows it will make you stronger. He knows it will make you wiser. He knows it will grow you. It may not make sense but you can’t follow what you make sense to you. Follow what makes sense to Him. Give it all to Him and follow His instruction. And watch Him turn it around for you.
Until Next Time,
#dontquit #sistertalk #biblechallenge
