Title: Faith in the Face of Failure

Scripture Location: Micah 7:8
Scripture:
"Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light."

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s pause and think about how this applies to your leadership.”

Action Step:
Reflect on a recent failure—whether personal or as a team. Share with your players one lesson you learned from it and how you’re trusting God to help you move forward.

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s pause and reflect on how this applies to your coaching.”

Action Step:
Take time this week to focus on building unity within your team. Identify one conflict or division that needs attention, and address it with humility and grace. Remind your team of your shared purpose and encourage them to work together for a greater goal.

Scripture Location: Proverbs 18:21
Scripture:
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s take a moment to think about how this applies to your leadership.”

Action Step:
Today, choose one player who could use encouragement. Take a moment to speak life into them—whether it’s praising their effort, affirming their potential, or reminding them that they’re valued beyond their performance.

Scripture Location: James 4:10
Scripture:
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s pause and think about how this applies to your role as a coach.”

Action Step:
Today, take a moment to show humility in your leadership. Whether it’s acknowledging a mistake to your team or giving credit to a player or assistant coach, let your actions demonstrate the strength of being humble.

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s pause and think about how this applies to your coaching.”

Action Step:
Identify a player or group on your team who is struggling right now—whether it’s with performance, confidence, or personal challenges. Take time today to speak words of encouragement that remind them of their strength and God’s greater purpose for their growth.

Scripture Location: 2 Timothy 1:7
Scripture:
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

Reflection Questions:
“Let’s take a moment to reflect on how this message connects to your coaching and leadership.”

Action Step:
Challenge your team today to strive for excellence with integrity. Remind them that giving their best effort honors God, regardless of the outcome. Lead by example by showing discipline and focus in your preparation or leadership.

Scripture:
"After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. ‘Do you understand what I have done for you?’ he asked them. ‘You call me “Teacher” and “Lord,” and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.’"
—John 13:5, 12-15 (NIV)

Action Step:
Spend some time today reflecting on how you lead your team. Look for one opportunity to serve your players in a tangible way—whether it’s offering extra help to a struggling player, being patient during a tough practice, or encouraging someone who feels unseen.

Scripture:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
—Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Reflection Questions:

Action Step:
Before your next team interaction, take five minutes to pray. Ask God to guide your leadership and use you as a vessel to impact your players for His glory. Write Proverbs 3:5-6 somewhere visible as a daily reminder to trust in Him.