“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.”
– Ephesians:2:10

The world of sports is filled with discussions of success and failure. The most notable form is the scoreboard; it is objective, clear and measurable—things coaches love. However, if you define success in this way, you are at the mercy of two things you don’t control: the outcome and the performance of your players! There’s a much better way to determine success: the fulfilling of a clearly defined purpose.

As Christians, our measure of purpose goes beyond a win, a position, or a title. It stems from our Head Coach, our Creator. Romans 8:28-29 tells us, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 19th century missionary and social reformer William Carey once said, “I’m not afraid of failure; I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.” When we focus on success as defined by the people and ideology of this world, our view of real, true purpose is clouded. God wants your coaching to have a purpose that will bring him glory, share his grace, and extend his reign.

Lord Jesus, I want to fulfill the purpose for which You created me. May that desire override the desire for any success that is not eternal. May my life and coaching bring You glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Taken from 360 Coach: A Biblical Approach to Coaching the Heart, Mind and Body)