^^^^That saying has kinda been my motto lately. Things don't always go our way, and we aren't always where we want to be. But, we have be thankful for where we are and keep on going.
So I play soccer, right? And for past, say, three or four years, I've been a defender. I seriously love that position. I just get this rush as I'm chasing down a forward, wait for the right moment and just as she's about to cross it----I stick her {if that didn't make sense, don't worry 'bout it....I'm slightly weird in that aspect ;)}.
But then some things got changed around, and for the past few months I've been playing midfield. Which isn't the worst position in the world....but it's not my favorite either. Sometimes during games I look behind me and think, "Wow, I can't believe I used to be center-defender" or, "Wow, I wish I could be back there again."
See, I'm kind of a control freak. And on defense, I could see the whole field and make sure everyone was marked up, shout directions, and basically control the team. But in midfield, there's so much going on that I never have time to direct or anything. I hate losing that 'power', and having not being able to take control of the team again.
I've talked numerous times about this with my parents, and they both think that I'm broadening my playing horizons by playing midfield. I try to look at it that way too.....but sometimes, I just want to stamp my foot and shout, "But it's not where I want to play!"
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| Yeah...like this kid. *snorts* |
I ask God over and over, "Father, why can't I be back on defense? I love it there so much!"
As of yet, I still haven't gotten a super clear answer. And it does make me kind of sad, seeing the other defenders get applauded for their defensive work. Don't get me wrong---my team has some of the best defenders I know. They all work so hard, and I'm really proud of them.
It's just that I think I play better on defense, not midfield.
'Course, this isn't all about me. And my coach believes I can best serve my team in midfield. I'm not arguing at all, since he is my coach. And he's doing what's best for the team.
*sighs* So, for right now, all I can do is pray, play hard, and serve my team as best I can.
Bloom where you're planted......or, play where you're assigned.
I guess that's all I can do right now. Play my best, and wait it out.
Still hoping to be back on defense, though. (:
Thanks for putting up with my rant, friends. It really feels good to write this all down. *exasperated sigh*
Love ya,
9 comments:
I love that picture. :P
But I know what you mean.
I'm trying to trust God with my entire life. Sometimes we just don't get what He's doing though, do we?
I love soccer! I also am a defender and I love it also. I love waiting for the moment to stick. :) I don't have to worry about getting put anywhere else because I have some breathing problems. My coach would not put me there because I am not really productive to the team when I am there.
Beeautiful! I love that kids face!! Lol =)
Yeah. I remember when I went to camp last June, I was in the best possible dorm. Our dormleader was great and we had the best girls. It was seriously -- amazing. Then a new shift of girls came in that wanted to be "together" so they moved a bunch of us around. I had to go to another dorm with two girls I knew, and three girls I didn't. I was soooo mad. One, we didn't have a leader, we were all Juniors in highschool so I guess they trusted us. And we were in a campers dorm, dealing with all of those loud girls.
It was miserable, and I was upset.
And, being that bratty little girl I decided to be, I complained every chance I got about how I got moved out of F dorm. Everyone knew.
Then one night at prayer my old dorm leader came to me and started praying over me. And she said that she believed God moved me for a reason and to start doing something with the new position I was given.
After that, I only had two days of camp left in that dorm. But I prayed and asked God -- and by the end of that week, we'd done more with our time, and had more fun then I ever thought we could in three weeks.
Just trust God, that you're where you are for a reason, and make the best of it> :)
Love you girl!
What a good post. You know those pictures I've been posting with the "Bloom" sign in the background? There's a part of it that actually says "where you're planted". So basically, my sign really is "bloom where you're planted". Isn't that cool?! Lol, I just thought I would tell you :))
-Jocee <3
Sometimes I struggle with "blooming where I'm planted."Thank you for that post. :)
Omgsh, that little girl creeps me out! just sayin'! haha! And yes, I totally understand how you feel, its hard when things don't go our own way, I have to remind myself over and over when something like that happens that everything is cool, and that good will come out of it, I just have to wait and see.
Praying that you'll get back on defense, girly! :) :) God bless~
Great post- this is something I really need to think about!
I love midfield, though. Wing... it rocks. :D
~Julia
What a great phrase to remind yourself of! I'mma start using that myself, I think... ;)
And it's nice to see that you're trying to have a positive outlook; I know that I sometimes have a problem even just trying to have a good attitude! So you go girl, for that! And hopefully everything'll work out great for ya ;)
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