To be unfazed means not to worry or be upset by something bad that happens. As a baseball coach the past 2 seasons, I see players who get easily flustered, fazed by the littlest things. Batters are shocked by an umpires big strike zone. Pitchers are annoyed by a perfect pitch which is called a ball. Infielders are stunned by an error as if they have never seen one before while outfielders each look at a pop fly that is falling right between them, hoping the other will catch it.
The Waiting’s song Unfazed is a reminder of James 1:2-4 and 1 Peter 1:6-7. People who truly call on the name of the Lord and cling to His promises should be unfazed by the circumstances life throws at them. As a Christian, to be unfazed means to expect trials, tribulations and trouble. What makes someone unfazed by various situations is confidence in the Almighty God and faith in the power of the Holy Spirit, 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Over the last 4 months, I must admit that I have been fazed by disappointments, failures and losses. My life isn’t perfect, but I had a decade of success. I was established, improving as a teacher and learning as a parent. In the end, God has allowed these 4 months to occur as they did to help me see that I was trusting in my strength, not in Jesus. As a result, I need to rebuilt, restore and revive my faith in Christ. As a good friend shared last night, “failure is feedback and feedback is the breakfast of champions.” With Christ, all things are possible, Philippians 4:13.
by Jay Mankus
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