Weight Of The World

Saw a former assistant at church this morning. They were in a hurry and left service before it was over. I had come to admire this person over the last two years. I could tell that things have not been right in their world. Information was shared because they had to take a few days here and there during the season. I miss this individual not just as a coach but they were such a positive person in my life with Christ. They were the person who brought me to the place I am today. “All In” you know the kinda of christian that does the right thing but does not live out loud or hides their faith. This person changed the direction of my faith. I feel so connect with them but as person I am and the type of choach I am it is very hard for me to drop my guard. This coach I know is hurting and I sent a text which made me very vulnerable as a person but I can say even though it was hard to tell them I am there for them it still was the hardest thing to do. The Lord was telling me to do more for this coach. I had never been driven to do this. This coach needs an extra measure of faith and the only way my personality will allow me to do this is by sending a note once week in the mail to support them. I will pray for them as well. I can’t but think about the way playing and coahcing has created the type of person who feels that strength in our feels also has to be hidden even when off the court. This is an area of growth for me. Challenge yourself. If you are over competative does it cross over into your emotions off the court? Is it ok to express God’s and your love for a friend in need? I always feel that empathy and hurt with people when they hurt but now its time for me to show that compassion when they need it the most. What can you do to make a difference in someone’s life who is hurting? Does not have to be big. Blessed.