Friends—baseball may be uncertain but praying to a dependable God is the most certain thing we’ll ever do. Instead of wringing our hands in worry, let’s lift them in confident prayer. It’s time that little round ball learned who’s really in charge. If Jesus told us to ask, seek and knock rather than worry—it’s game on. Let’s do just that.

It’s tempting to think that only “some things” or “things we can control” work for our good. But God says ALL things—and that’s the hope. If circumstances have recently slayed you, remember this: If you’re called and focused on God’s purposes, then even this turn of disappointment is part of the right outcome, an outcome that will end in good.

Life will throw battles your way and our kids are sitting on the bench watching the fight. How we respond will teach our kids how to respond when they have to fight their own battles.