So we are officially in Arizona now getting ready for the season. We also have some great news to share with all of you. On our way out here mid way into the drive I got a call from the Mariners Minor League Director. He made some small talk at first and just about the time I was wondering what he was calling for...he told me he wanted me to jump into mini camp starting the following morning. For those of you who don't know what mini camp is. It is a one month work out prior to spring training for top prospects in the organization.
That is why this is such a big praise report. I hadn't been invited initially, there is only about 30 position players and 20 of them are this last years top picks from the draft, which didn't leave much room for invitation. A few guys I know who were on my team last year got invited, so I was feeling a little like I was falling through the cracks. But Chelsea and I stayed positive and knew God was in control and really have been whole-heartendly trusting in Him. As I'm sure most of you know, these last two baseball seasons have been tough for us. Mostly due to the injuries I have faced. Because of them, I know both of us at times have had thoughts of doubts about my career in baseball. Which was stupid cause #1 We should be trusting that God has a plan for my life and that everything that happens is for a reason, "For those who are called according to His purpose".
So when we got that call we were both so excited, but right after that something even more amazing happened. Within ten seconds of hanging up we both saw an amazing rainbow in the middle of the desert. It seemed as though it just appeared right in front of us. It was so beautiful and majestic. We both immediately started praising God for such an amazing gift. We knew that rainbow was just for us. Rainbows are an emblem of God's promise in the Bible and we both knew what He was saying to us loud and clear.
He was saying I have a plan for your life and don't forget it or ever doubt it. WOW!!!! We were both amazed. I mean to have gotten that call with such good news that I never expected and have that rainbow all of a sudden appear right after was supernatural. That is just so amazing to think that we serve such an amazing God, that would give us such intimate moments like that with Him. Its crazy to think that the same God that put the stars in the sky and planets in place is watching over our lives. And to know that the same power which created all things and put our solar system into motion is at work within our lives orchestrating all things is incredible beyond words. Whether they be triumphs, failures, hardships, or victories to ultimately and inevitably bring us closer to Him in love.
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