Whither Atlanta?
Exactly.
Well, I suppose there are a few legitimate reasons for the trip, but it sure feels like we have been chasing our tails since the beginning of summer. Zach, Noah and myself drove out to Atlanta in the middle of June for Z's first tournament with the 18U Mustangs. As a family we had a great time but the baseball side yielded a few lessons, along with some ne'er before felt emotions.
God has been reminding me about trust and his plans. God has a place for Zach next year and the years to follow. If that is the case, why the pursuit now? The primary reason for the summer has been for Z to find out if he "fits" at this level of competition. We can see he does fit, but now that we know, is the pursuit this summer yielding anymore information?
I'd say the answer is "No". We don't need more exposure, more scouts or more games. What we need is more of God's direction, blessing and wisdom. Isaiah 30:21 is a comprehensive view into the signposts from God.
He takes care of these items and it is awfully easy to take these pursuits and wrestle them away from the providence of God. "But if we don't do this, what will happen?".
I don't know, but I'm pretty sure God does. So, square pegs into round holes is what we get when we minimally trust God for the provision. That means less peace and more frustration. I can't say I'm frustrated at all, as the family has enjoyed watching Z find his place. He's found a fit and above all else, has honored God in all he has done. I'm proud of him for being a great teammate and showing poise in the trying times of the summer.
However, there is a small place in my heart that points out, not necessary, trust me. But many times the roundabout paths are the paths where God must take us, at times, to teach what he could not in times of ease and comfort.
Not necessarily Zach or myself.
Alright, more to come from Atlanta, rd 2!
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