Life Happens...so what?
That question can be phrased in two different ways…..
1) As an official, it is phrased “Life happens, so
what do I do now?”
2) From a coaches’ perspective to an official,
“Life happens, so what; you’ve got a job to do.”
As an official, life doesn’t stop happening. During the season, we face many challenges on
the field and off the field. Finding the
proper balance of work, family, school, activities, and officiating
responsibilities can be difficult. The reality
is when we hit the field, everything else that happens in our life doesn’t
matter to the coaches, players, administrators and fans. How do we balance our life to meet and exceed
the expectations of our personal and officiating responsibilities?
John 16: 33: 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.”
Jesus spoke these words to tell us we will face troubles—no
matter who you are. But, He also tells
us to have peace about it. The word
“heart” is also translated as “courage”.
The two things that are vital when facing life’s challenges—peace and
courage.
How do we balance life as an official. 3 things to focus on….
1) Prayer
2) Prioritize
3) Time Management
James 1: 2-4: (2) Consider it pure joy, my
brothers and sisters, whatever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. (4) Let perseverance finish its work so that you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Colossians 3: 17: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father
through Him.
