Coach's Corner
Warm-Up
“Truly I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.” — John 14:12
Being an athlete is awesome. It’s amazing what you can do with your gifts and talents. But with God’s greater purpose for your life, you can do greater things than you could ever imagine!
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is the Spirit of truth. The world is unable to receive him because it doesn’t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be in you.” – John 14:16-17
- What are some greater things you would like to do for God?
- What do you need to do today that will help you begin doing those greater things for Him?
Workout
Many experts and fans consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest basketball player of all time. But I bet you didn’t know that in high school Michael didn’t make the varsity team as a sophomore and was so disappointed that he went home and cried.
While many young athletes might have given up hope, Michael knew he had something special inside of him. He worked harder than anyone else that next year and not only made the varsity team as a junior, but he went on to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time in college and in the NBA.
Like Michael, it’s important not to limit what God wants to do through you. When you believe in His purpose, you will see all of the greater things He has planned for your life!
- How often do you limit what you can do as an athlete?
- How might you be limiting what God wants to do in your life?
So, how will you do greater things? You will do greater things by obeying God and being faithful to Him. You can do this by reading the Bible, which is God’s Word. He gives us instructions in it. And when you are ready, through His spirit, which we call the Holy Spirit, you can accept Jesus into your heart:
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is the Spirit of truth. The world is unable to receive him because it doesn’t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be in you.” – John14:16-17
- What are some greater things you would like to do for God?
- What do you need to do today that will help you begin doing those greater things for Him?
Wrap-Up
Understanding your greater purpose means you will do amazing things for God. Here are three ways that doing greater things will show up in your life:
- Greater Power. It’s not an easy thing God has asked you to do, but He will give you everything you need to do it.
- Greater Mission. There’s no better way to spend your life than to share God’s amazing love with others.
- Greater Future. The greater things you do will have an impact today and last forever.
Now take some time to pray this prayer:
Dear Lord, I want to do greater things for You. I want my life to make a difference that will last forever. Help me use the power of Your Holy Spirit to be bold and share Your love with everyone around me. Amen.