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COACH Toby Schwarz

Coachable?!

5/16/2025

“Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.” – Psalm 25:4-5

Parents want obedient children. Employers want receptive employees. Teachers want teachable students. Coaches want coachable athletes. God doesn't ask for much but He does want what is best for us and He knows He knows what that is.

Lord, help me to be the type of child, student, etc that I want others to be to me and that You want me to be for You!

Bless You!

5/13/2025

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3

When you see someone in need, do you drop everything to stop and help them? Maybe you do and maybe you don't. But God always does!

Lord, thank You that You are never too busy or annoyed or reluctant to help me, especially in my weakest moments.

What Will IT Be Today?!

5/12/2025

“Then Jesus told him, ‘Go away, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.’” Matthew 4:10

It is always interesting to realize what ends up being what we serve today instead of Jesus first.

Lord, sorry and help me! and thanks for forgiveness and grace!

TEAM!

5/9/2025

“Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.” Acts 2:44

Life is a TEAM sport. Faith is meant to be a TEAM sport. We aren't in it alone. We can't do it alone. The bigger your TEAM, the better.

Lord, help me to surround myself by others who know and love You and for those around me that don't yet, help me to share You with them.

We Can't On our Own!

5/8/2025

we “…no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8

No one? Really? I knew a guy one time ... well maybe not. The fact is that God has given us many gifts and talents. However, we are not perfect and are sinners. We need help. God is there, not only to "tame our tongue" but to help us in ALL the areas that we fall short.

Lord, help me!

I don't Know!

5/6/2025

“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2

Some would say that "I Love You" are the three most important words. Others would say, "I need help" are very important. "Yes I can" is also a popular one. "I don't know" is my favorite.

Lord, I don't know everything and that is ok, because others know stuff that I don't and You know everything.

Tomorrow is Today but later!

5/1/2025

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11

We spend a lot of time thinking about tomorrow. That is a good habit. Preparation is good. We spend a lot of time WORRYING about tomorrow. Worry does nothing except make us feel bad. We must find a way to think about tomorrow and also pray about tomorrow and also pray that God will give us what we need today, and then wait and do that again tomorrow.

Lord, every day is a new day and I ask for Your help to think about today and then also help me tomorrow when tomorrow comes.

Scared?!

4/28/2025

“The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” -- Deuteronomy 31:8

If you are scared, get a dog. Or, better yet, get Jesus.

Lord, thank You for always being with me and even going before me so that You know what to expect when I get there.

Proof!

4/24/2025

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.” Colossians 3:12-13

If you ever questioned whether there is a God or not ... AND ... if you ever wondered if He has a sense of humor, I can confirm that He exists and He does.

Lord, thank You for the ways that You prove Your existence, both in humorous and sometimes not so funny ways.

Opportunities missed!

4/23/2025

"Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16

It is important to be intentional and proactive and deliberate. Laziness is not a redeemable trait. However, we also must leave space in our day to be aware of opportunities that aren't planned out. We often miss the biggest blessings when our head is down, not in prayer, but in rushing through life in order to reach our destination. Enjoy the process and allow yourself the gift of unexpected opportunities that come up many times throughout the day. Running into a friend or someone you haven't seen in a while. Helping someone and being thanked which may take your focus off of yourself and turn around a bad day. Hearing God speak to you in a long line at the store.

Lord, help me to be organized and help me to allow flexibility in my organization.