Maggie Sabatier-Smith

Coach Maggie shares the battle between hope and doubt. Deep within us we know there is something more. We notice it in others or perhaps it’s that quiet voice inside that tugs at our heart and whispers “Don’t Settle”. Your purpose matters.

Love anyway. As this anonymous quote says, “At some point you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart but not in your life.”

In the midst of impossibilities… God provided support while I wasn’t looking. I didn’t notice until He was ready for me to move beyond myself – to take action – to be grateful.

Jesus finds us even when we are trying to hide…God uses all of creation to speak to us – to help trigger the deepest needs in our heart.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering why you had it? If you’re honest, you would admit that before you opened your mouth you heard banging, clanging warning bells in your head. The message was clear, “Don’t do it…let your uglies come out of the darkness and into God’s light.

As I set about the joy of joining you in saying goodbye to 2020 I wonder why I was led to tears… realized these were tears of gratitude…But it was in those moments of despair that God led me deeper and deeper with Him.

In my quiet time I asked, “Where are you God?” Or did I? As I sat in the silence, I fought the temptation to think – to ask – to pray. I simply wanted to be in His presence. I’m not sure when or how it happened but I knew – I sensed His message to me: “Estoy aqui.” Translated from Spanish it means, I’m right here.

What are you willing to sacrifice to wear your favorite uncomfortable shoes? How much more uncomfortable are we willing to be for the things of God – His purposes?

Life has just been happening at a rapid pace – at least that’s how it feels to me. From pandemic to civil unrest to a divisive political climate… Don’t you want to shout “Stop talking! No more talking!”?

From the moment we open our eyes each morning we are presented with a multitude of choices. Over time some of our choices may become habits. Attitude is a choice. We get to choose our outlook for each day… Attitude not only influences our actions but it also spills over into the lives of everyone we connect with. Attitude is contagious.