Curveball = a type of pitch in baseball thrown with a characteristic grip and hand movement that imparts forward spin to the ball causing it to dive in a downward path as it approaches the plate. The curve of the ball varies from pitcher to pitcher.

LIFE THROWS CURVEBALLS………No doubt about it and no convincing me other wise……LIFE THROWS CURVEBALLS………At times it feels like that’s all it does. 

What do you do when one a curveball is approaching? Do you strike out? Hit a home run? Ask for a time out or do you quit the game?…………..Sometimes the answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE……maybe it depends on your mood……….me?…….well, great question………..

As for me, At one time or the other  I’ve done most of the above. When an upset customer cursed me out and acted irrational I hit a home run. I calmed him down, helped him and even got him to apologize…..He needed a friend and had recently experienced a loss in his life…..He was just hit with a curveball himself. When My brother went to the army I needed a time out! I cried, and cried and cried, I still cry sometimes. My forever friend left me and it hurt…..but, I realized that it hurt him too, and we needed each other even more than ever. When my son called my name for the millionth time and I couldn’t take it anymore and yelled at him I struck out. He just wanted my attention and I was just to caught up.

We have all been thrown our fair share of curveballs. Whether in our relationships, careers, families, finances, ministries or even our own insecurities; but how many of those curveballs are we allowing to make us feel like quitting?

People willingly quit their jobs, families, diets, etc..every single day. Every one of those people in one way shape or form thought that their decision was  justifiable. Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t; I’m no ones judge. However, What I can say, is that your life does have value. No curveball is worth quitting LIFE. Your life is a gift from God and if you don’t know what to do with it Seek after God in his holy word…..you will find answers. Run to your nearest Pastor, minister, family member, friend, teacher (someone) and ask for help if you need to. Speak up! You are worth it. You are worth the time, and effort and love that people have. You may not always hit a home run and you may even lose a game or two but You CAN be successful……. Know this: Success is not measured by the digits in your bank account. Success is not measured by your position or stature. SUCCESS IS TO BE DEFINED BY YOU AND YOUR MAKER. Your success should never be measured or compared to someone else’s because you don’t know what it took them to get out of their bed this morning. Stop living your life comparing yourself to others and start living YOUR LIFE.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Psalm 34:17-18 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in the spirit. 

You can have a great life. You can meet your goals. You are important and you do matter. God the father believes in you, I believe in you. Now it’s time to believe in yourself.

 

In His Love,

Mrs.Noso