Handling the Blitz of Life’s Curveballs | Facing Your Blitz Weekly Video Devotion

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This week we have a treat…special guest and former Major League pitcher Jose Alvarez shares some challenges he’s faced in life and how he had to face that blitz in order to turn his trial into a triumph. 

Quote:

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”

― C.S. Lewis

The Playbook:

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” … “But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.”

—Gen 50:15,19-21

Time Out:

  • Have you grown bitter, angry and hateful toward anyone in your life?
  • Have you fully accepted how God forgives you?

Go Deep:

Don’t miss out on the love of God by holding onto anger. Is there someone you need to forgive? Then, do it … and Live.

 

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You ARE a STARTER!! | Facing Your Blitz Weekly Video Devotion

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Quote:

I always thought like a starter, and prepared myself like a starter, although more often than not I was on the sidelines. When I was on the sidelines I understood I was a backup, but the minute I was in the game, I became the starter. In the same way, everyone is a leader because everyone has an influence on some other person. You must always operate under the impression that your actions will influence another.

~Gary Kubiak

The Playbook:

“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you…”

—Judges 6:15-16

Time Out:

  • Consider Gideon and his status. Who saw him more accurately, Gideon or God?

  • Do you fall into the rut of focusing on shortcomings and forget to notice, highlight, and recall the best things? How could you change?

Go Deep:

Discover 36 Nuggets of Wisdom on how you can serve others rather than focus on your own insecurities in chapter 8 of Facing the Blitz.

All of us feel like second string in an area of our life – remind a few friends they are the starter to someone. Pass it on.

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Would I Want to be Married to Me? | Facing Your Blitz Weekly Video Devotion

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Quote:

When it comes to your marriage (or your approach to relationships and dating), are you a casual consumer or a committed investor? Are you focused on yourself and what you deserve and want, or are you focused on the other person’s needs and wishes?

—Facing the Blitz, Strategy #3: Reach out to Others

 

The Playbook:

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:3-5, NLT)

 

Time Out:

  1. Does my selfish consuming attitude work our very well for me?  Am I causing a better or worse response in my spouse, kids or associates at work?
  2. What can I practically do daily to tap into the attitude and investor actions of Jesus?

 

Go Deep:

Want to know if you lean more towards an investor or consumer mindset? Check out the Marriage Consumer Quiz in chapter 9, “Strengthen Your Marriage,” of Facing the Blitz.

Reach out to at least one person today by investing in their needs.

Pass it on.

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Remember VHS Tapes? | Facing Your Blitz Weekly Video Devotion

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Quote:

“Some people can deliver truth, but do so with no love or grace or respect…Many people can give kindness, grace, and affirmation, but they can’t fully deliver what is best for others because they can’t present the truth. Great leadership…true leadership…does both.”

– Facing the Blitz, Strategy #3: Reach out to Others

 

The Playbook:

“If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (Proverbs 15:31, NLT)

 

Time Out:

  1. What’s harder for you? Speaking the truth or speaking in a loving way?
  2. What’s a truth you have needed to share to a friend or family member?

 

Go Deep

Check out how Jeff’s wife Stacy applies this principle to parenting in Chapter 8 of Facing the Blitz.

Make it your goal to bless people, to build people, to lift people to be their best.  Forward this life-changing principle to a friend or family member today.

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