Do You Recognize The Opened and Closed Doors In Your Life?

Happy Friday Girls!

"When I open a door, no one can close it. And when I close a door, no one can open it. Listen to what I say." Revelation 3:7b (CEV)

My wonderful wife recently shared this scripture with me as I have been letting old demons creep up on me, feeling a little more than inadequate, and spending my time (little at that) "doing religion" vs. hearing God's voice, and seeking Him first each day.  Do you remember our words we chose in the fall?  Mine was and still is RENEW.  

So many times I look around me, and I admire those who are doing more, have more, are happier or seem to be having their dreams fulfilled.  It causes me to forget about the doors that God has opened in my life.  If I just bulldoze forward, stay focused and work harder, everything will go according to my plan.  

My goal is to always be the best version of myself, rather than let others define my success.  I forget to be thankful for the doors God's opened, as well as the ones He's closed. Even when I have the best intentions, His plan is always better. You may be asking, "What the heck is Panch writing this for?"  Well, I came to Whitworth Volleyball after a rough, a near two year struggle with coaching, teaching, who I am, people I thought were wronging me, forgiveness, bitterness...basically a door God was closing at that time, which would lead me to coaching with Kati and all of you girls...a blessing and opened door.  I was letting the world define what the best version of me was, rather than letting God work in my life, so He could help me to chisel away some of the old me to make a better me. In short, you all have been a blessing to me, and today and every day I'm thankful that I'm your coach.  Each of you inspire me greatly when I look at the hard work you've put in to be great people, students and conference champions.  You've all come far, and I can't wait to see how much further you'll come during next season.

Here's what you've really been waiting for...Friday's CrossFit Challenge. 

"The 7": 7 rounds of 7 wall ball shots, 7 push-ups and 7 burpees for time.  

Wishing you a great weekend and workout!

Pancho