A Way Out Under Pressure

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This time of year there is often some pressure. God can give us the ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and he also has a way out. Jesus is the way. In sports pressure is often a tactic used to force your opponent into making bad decisions. For example, in football defenses will try to pressure the quarterback in order to get him to freak out and make a bad decision. But, when a really good quarterback is playing they are not fazed by the pressure, because they know when pressure comes it leaves their opponent exposed for a big play. A good quarterback understands the situation and knows the way out of the pressure. 

In basketball defenses will also try to apply full court pressure to the person handling the ball. They will often send multiple defenders to try to trap the ball handler in the corner. During these times the best thing the ball handler can do is keep moving forward with his eyes up and stay away from the corners, because once again the defense is actually exposed and the potential for an easy basket is open. 

If pressure is coming your way stay calm and keep your eyes focused on God because he has a way out and the potential for something big to happen is there. The other important thing is following your peace on the inside. To find the way out you must tune into what God is saying and follow the leading you have on the inside. Temptations may arise that look good but will only trap you, which is why you must follow the leading on the inside. 

I am praying for you. 

Daniel

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