God’s Game Plan
Coach’s Devotional
Ready:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30
Set:
We’ve spent the last few weeks discovering just how much God loves us. Now, it’s time to love Him back! When we love someone, we want to spend as much time as possible with that person. In your life, who do you love? Your family? Your friends? Your team? You show your priorities by who you spend your time with.
The same goes with our relationship with God. We get to know God personally by spending time with Him. And in return, we grow to love Him more. So, how do we deepen our relationship with God?
First, we talk with Him through prayer. Talking with God is central to knowing Him and His plan for our lives.
Next, we need to learn from His Word. When we do this, we grow closer to Him. James 4:8a tell us to, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.”
And lastly, we must obey God and what He asks us to do. We show God we love Him by obeying His Word.
As you lead your team this week, encourage your athletes to love God by talking with Him through prayer, reading the Bible, and obeying God’s commandments from His Word.
Go:
- Assess your day, how much time are you spending with the Lord?
- What practical steps can you take to increase that time?
Workout:
Hebrews 4:12; 1 John 5: 3; James 4:8
Overtime:
“Dear God, I love You. I want to love You more every day with all of my heart, mind, soul and strength. Help me to grow closer to You each day. Amen.”