It took me a little bit to adjust to our current situation. My basketball season in Germany, like all other sports around the world, ended and I was sent home early. I was excited to get back to family and friends, and even begin training for next season. It didn’t hit me until I was literally forced to stay at home to readjust my thought process and my life.
At first I was still thinking about my current situation and how it would affect me. I had to change my perspective, and that allowed me to change my thoughts. I was worried about this season, missing out on a bonus in my contract and how this altered me for next season before I realized it was much bigger than me. Some people and families have been greatly affected by the virus, and it is to be taken serious. Many companies, sports organizations and schools are all closed because of the potentional dangers of a virus we can’t even see. This is a perfect time to walk by faith and not by sight.
Psalm 46:10- He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Being still in your current situation doesn’t mean to do nothing, but rather be content. I think about all the times I played a basketball season and wanted more from it rather than enjoying it. Middle school, I wanted to prove I was ready for high school varsity. High school, I wanted to get an offer from a good college program. College, I wanted to show I was ready to play professionally. Nothing is wrong with setting and reaching individual goals. However as I look back now, even though I worked hard, my mind was always looking so far ahead I didn’t get to fully enjoy the moment I was in. Work for your goals, but remember to enjoy going through the process of not reaching them yet.
During this time of social and physical distancing, I have been able to refocus my mind and change some habits that I probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. I’ve gotten the chance to really go deeper in my study of God’s word, I’ve spent much needed time with my family and I have even started planning out things I want to do in the future. However, I’m most proud of the time reconnecting relationships with people I haven’t been in contact with for awhile. My two favorite things I’ve done so far are, spent time binge watching a show with my mom and then one afternoon my dad and I went and worked out in a basketball gym. My parents and I are very close, but even something that small made me feel even more connected to a much needed relationship.
Right now, I encourage you to write down a list or come up with ideas in your head of things you have gotten away from that will bring you happiness, make you more productive in the future and most importantly, what you can do during this time to give back to God’s kingdom. Once you have this list, you should share it with a family member or friends or whoever you want and encourage them to do the same. Including someone else in your list will build communication and restore or even create a strong bond that will go deep in your life. Put God’s view ahead of all and remember that during this time of stillness, He is giving you time to work on yourself for His kingdom.
Being still in your current situation doesn’t mean to do nothing, but rather be content. I think about all the times I played a basketball season and wanted more from it rather than enjoying it. Middle school, I wanted to prove I was ready for high school varsity. High school, I wanted to get an offer from a good college program. College, I wanted to show I was ready to play professionally. Nothing is wrong with setting and reaching individual goals. However as I look back now, even though I worked hard, my mind was always looking so far ahead I didn’t get to fully enjoy the moment I was in. Work for your goals, but remember to enjoy going through the process of not reaching them yet.
During this time of social and physical distancing, I have been able to refocus my mind and change some habits that I probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. I’ve gotten the chance to really go deeper in my study of God’s word, I’ve spent much needed time with my family and I have even started planning out things I want to do in the future. However, I’m most proud of the time reconnecting relationships with people I haven’t been in contact with for awhile. My two favorite things I’ve done so far are, spent time binge watching a show with my mom and then one afternoon my dad and I went and worked out in a basketball gym. My parents and I are very close, but even something that small made me feel even more connected to a much needed relationship.
Right now, I encourage you to write down a list or come up with ideas in your head of things you have gotten away from that will bring you happiness, make you more productive in the future and most importantly, what you can do during this time to give back to God’s kingdom. Once you have this list, you should share it with a family member or friends or whoever you want and encourage them to do the same. Including someone else in your list will build communication and restore or even create a strong bond that will go deep in your life. Put God’s view ahead of all and remember that during this time of stillness, He is giving you time to work on yourself for His kingdom.
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