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Nell · 11-09-2013, 04:34 AM

Message: Agree with Him.
Back at the bench, we were discussing our desire to be in the Lord’s will, and doing fulfilling work for Him. In response, I recalled another baseball story from September, 2012. The Rangers were imploding and I was watching it happen. I was miserable. Sick.

I would sometimes turn the TV or radio "off" because I couldn't stand to watch or listen to what was happening. One time in particular, I was listening to an out of town game in the car and it was so bad I turned my radio off. I prayed, not for the game to turn around, but for "me" to "turn around". I told the Lord that I didn't want to feel this way about a baseball game. I didn't want winning or losing a baseball game to be so painful. I didn't want this to be my "life".

Again: what's wrong with Christians loving baseball? Getting carried away.
If you're familiar with Rangers baseball history, you'll understand my belief that "Real Rangers baseball fans must have a high tolerance for pain!" For me, this had gotten to be too much. I prayed, not that the Lord would change the outcome of the games for my personal benefit, but that the Lord would change me. Is that even possible? How? The best way I know for the Lord to change YOU is to agree with Him. You want what He wants. "Lord, if you want the Rangers to not win, so do I. I want what You want. I agree with You.

The circumstances of your life may not change, and if there is a change, things could get worse. Whatever the case, agree with Him. Be willing to remain where you are. If you are burned out, be willing to remain a “burnout” as His willing servant until He changes you. You may consider yourself to be a failure. Whatever you believe about your status in life may or may not be the truth of the situation. Regardless, all your hopes and dreams for a better life can consume you. Agree with Him. He placed you where you are, so be willing to remain until He changes you. Be willing to be a failure in your own eyes and the eyes of others. Surrender your will to His.
“Whatever state you are in, therein be content.” And “In everything give thanks.”

11-09-2013, 04:34 AM	#9
Nell Admin/Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,107	Message: Agree with Him. Message: Agree with Him. Back at the bench, we were discussing our desire to be in the Lord’s will, and doing fulfilling work for Him. In response, I recalled another baseball story from September, 2012. The Rangers were imploding and I was watching it happen. I was miserable. Sick. I would sometimes turn the TV or radio "off" because I couldn't stand to watch or listen to what was happening. One time in particular, I was listening to an out of town game in the car and it was so bad I turned my radio off. I prayed, not for the game to turn around, but for "me" to "turn around". I told the Lord that I didn't want to feel this way about a baseball game. I didn't want winning or losing a baseball game to be so painful. I didn't want this to be my "life". Again: what's wrong with Christians loving baseball? Getting carried away. If you're familiar with Rangers baseball history, you'll understand my belief that "Real Rangers baseball fans must have a high tolerance for pain!" For me, this had gotten to be too much. I prayed, not that the Lord would change the outcome of the games for my personal benefit, but that the Lord would change me. Is that even possible? How? The best way I know for the Lord to change YOU is to agree with Him. You want what He wants. "Lord, if you want the Rangers to not win, so do I. I want what You want. I agree with You. The circumstances of your life may not change, and if there is a change, things could get worse. Whatever the case, agree with Him. Be willing to remain where you are. If you are burned out, be willing to remain a “burnout” as His willing servant until He changes you. You may consider yourself to be a failure. Whatever you believe about your status in life may or may not be the truth of the situation. Regardless, all your hopes and dreams for a better life can consume you. Agree with Him. He placed you where you are, so be willing to remain until He changes you. Be willing to be a failure in your own eyes and the eyes of others. Surrender your will to His. “Whatever state you are in, therein be content.” And “In everything give thanks.”