As I lay here sick in bed, almost mute in my speaking ability due to this cough/cold, I was feeling like I wanted to do something productive without compromising my desperate need to rest and get well. Then it occurred to me that I should write a blog! So here I am. I realize I have not blogged in almost 2 months...Not even sure if this thing could even be considered a blog anymore- it's more like a "random sporadic summarized update" compared to the daily thoughts that blogs are intended to be. I will admit it, I am NOT a blogger. Although I wish to be and hope this can one day turn into a place where I can daily (or at least weekly) capture my thoughts in words and share with you whats been happening with "The Carrolls". Until I can come to that place of commitment and dedication, this is all I can give.
With that said, the past 2 months have literally flown by for us! Alot has happened including family gatherings, Thanksgiving, a trip to San Fran and most recently a trip to Florida for our annual PAO conference! PAO (Pro Athletes Outreach) is an incredible Christian ministry geared towards athletes that we have been so blessed to be apart of the past 4 years (this was my third conference, Daniels fourth). It is such a blessing and a ministry I hold dear to my heart. We were able to hear from incredible speakers, engage in awesome spirit filled worship, and catch up with our dear baseball friends that live in all different parts of the country. Every year, walking away from this conference, we fill refreshed and anxious for the upcoming baseball season. Not only excited about baseball, but for what God has in store thru baseball and outside of baseball. Hearing some of the speakers this past week, reminded me that 'baseball' does not define us (although sometimes we can feel like it can)- but we want to ultimately be defined by Christ! Not only in baseball, but in all we do.
I praise God that His mercies are made new for me everyday, when I truly don't deserve it. None of us do. Ephesians 2:4-5 "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." I love this verse and am humbled by it. It says that God is 'RICH' in mercy- which means He has an abundance of mercy He is willing to pour out on us when we surrender to Him.
So as I wrap this up (I got top ramen calling my name) I encourage you to be reminded and reflect with me today on God's RICH mercy and His precious grace.
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