Glen Coffee: Making the Right Choice

After one season in the NFL 49ers running back Glen Coffee took an early retirement, very early. The 23-year-old felt football was not in line with God's will for his life and carried out what he felt God had been leading him to do for a long time.

What a noble and mature decision. That raises the question, are we doing what God wants us to do with our life or are we doing our own thing? Even though the money was good Coffee said he wasn't happy. Have we chosen money over happiness? Do we go without money and happiness? Once we follow God's will we are guaranteed to be happy because we will be lining up with our purpose.

The great leader Moses made a similar decision. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward (Heb 11:26 NLT).

The eternal reward is what we all should aim for it is of lasting value. In the meantime, God also offers an exceptional benefits package on earth. Take a moment to meditate and ask God am I doing what you want me to do? If you are, the blessings will follow. If not, ask him to help you make the switch. If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19 KJV).

Complaining is not the way to solve problems

After coming off the bench in his first game with the Memphis Grizzlies Allen Iverson made it perfectly clear he is not satisfied with his role. Iverson played 18 minutes and scored 11 points. Following the game Iverson was asked how he felt."I had no problems (physically.) I had a problem with my butt sitting on that bench for so long," Iverson said.

Keep in mind Iverson is in his first season with the Grizzlies. He missed all eight preseason games and the first three regular season games with a hamstring injury. If the coach decides to have him come off the bench Iverson should let his game do the talking and see if things improve as time goes on. Instead, the 34 year old proceeded to gripe about how he's not a bench player or a sixth man.

Philippians 2:14 states do all things without murmurings and disputings or in other words complaining and arguing. Ultimately you are complaining against the sovereign God who controls all things. That surely is not pleasing to the Saviour!

In Numbers the children of Israel who complained to God about being in the wilderness died before reaching the promised land. Whether its complaining about your coach, spouse, boss or whoever it may be that is not pleasing to God.

He sees what you are going through and the proper response is to rejoice knowing that his plans are perfect. No matter what, rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, in every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18

M. Beasley checks into rehab

Even though 20 year old Michael Beasley of the Miami Heat seems to be on top of the world, he has checked into a rehab for depression and substance abuse. The spirit of depression is real. I am amazed at the amount of people that feel like life is not worth living.

- "Y do I feel like the whole world is against me!!!!!!! Back on my FTW!!!!! I can't win for losin!!!!!!!!!!"

- "Feelin like it's not worth livin!!!!!!! I'm done"-

"not feelin this at all!!!!!"

These are the last words Beasley penned on his twitter account before it was closed. II Timothy 1:7 states God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Psalm 139:14 says I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Verse 17 says how precious are your thoughts toward me O God! How great is the sum of them! God made everyone and he made them with a purpose. So without God you will feel incomplete and if you are not fulfilling his purpose you will feel a measure of emptiness because you are not carrying out what you were created for.

Finding Christ is the first step, including believing on him, praying and reading the Bible. There you will find how much God loves you and all the wonderful things he has done and will do for you.

The second step is surrounding yourself with positive people. The enemy likes to get people alone and flood their mind with bad thoughts. Get around people that exude joy and that lift you up.

Finally if you ever feel down you have to talk, you must open up. The enemy loves to use the line: no one cares what you are going through, everyone else has their own problems to worry about. That is deception. Call a friend, a relative, call your parents, and let them know what is going on. Let's pray for M. Beasley a young brother with a lot of promise who has a whole life ahead of him.

Anyone reading who may be struggling you have a whole life full of blessings and promise awaiting you as well. Read Psalm 34, pick up the phone and call a friend. Pay a visit to your local church and ask someone to pray with you. Don't let the enemy cut off your future and block you from reaching your destiny. No matter how you got here you are important and your life is precious. Hang in there.