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MEMORY VERSE: The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him. PSALM 37:23

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DID YOU KNOW? Did you know the knuckleball is the hard‐ est to throw and, for , it may be The Knuckleball is probably the hardest pitch to and the hardest pitch to to . Not only does the not know where it is catch. A good knuckleball pitch is one that going, it is very difficult for the to catch it after it no one knows where it is going or where it crosses the plate. Former catcher and current announcer, will end up….the batter, the pitcher, and , once said, “I always thought the knuckleball the catcher are all guessing where it will go. was the easiest to catch. Wait till it stops rolling, then go to the backstop and pick it up.” The trick to a great knuckle‐ ball is to make it where the ball hardly turns or rotates as it 3rd – The 7th Stretch approaches the batter. A good major league knuckleball will only go between 60‐80 mph. This pitch makes the ball LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KNUCKLEBALL move, dart, dip, and drop in every imaginable direction. This sort of pitch can also can lead to a high of base Go online to www.knuckleballmovie.com. on balls and wild pitches. Make sure you have your parent’s permis‐ Today’s verse tells us that The Lord makes firm the sion. Watch the 3 minute trailer. What are steps of those who delight in Him. We find through the names of the two knuckleball God’s word that our life is not our own. We are not to try that are featured in the movie? to direct our own steps. Instead, we are to trust in the Lord to direct our hearts and minds. We are to live according to Next, go to YouTube and search for “How God’s will and purpose. If we try to control our own lives, it to Throw a Knuckleball - Proper Throwing usually ends up being like a wild knuckleball. Bob Eucker Grip.” Now, if it is ok with your or basically said the best way to catch a knuckleball is to just parent, go out and practice throwing your give up and go pick it up at the backstop. The best way for own knuckleball. Who knows?? You may us to live for Christ is to surrender to Him. Delight in Him. be the next great “KNUCKLEBALLER!” If we do, He will guide and direct us accordingly. If we do this, we can’t lose! SOURCE FOR THIS DEVOTION: www.fcabaseball.org

HOME – Crossing the Plate! Do you often try to control what goes on in your life? The best way to find out what God has in store for you is to spend time with Him. Each day this week, find a quiet place in your or maybe outside where you can read your Bible and talk to God. As you work on your memory verse, ask God to guide and direct your steps. Ask Him to create in you a strong DEPENDENCE and DESIRE to be more like Christ in all you say and do! HOMEWORK – Work on memorizing Psalm 37:23 ( printed at top of page ).