Ready:
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” -Matthew 6:33
Set:
As coaches and players, what are we truly chasing? Are we looking at a scoreboard or a list of stats to tell us who we are and what we're worth? What we seek first reveals what we value most, and our value and identity come from Christ alone.
A Kingdom-first mindset shifts our focus from temporary achievements to eternal truths. It anchors our priorities, actions, and way of living in alignment with God’s plan and purpose.
Seeking First God’s Kingdom We all know that mindset impacts performance—think positively, and you play positively; think negatively, and well… you know the results. But a Kingdom-first mindset goes much deeper than just positive thinking.
A Kingdom-first mindset can transform how we approach our sport, moving us beyond self-centered goals (the kingdom of man) to God-centered living (the Kingdom of God).
Rearranging Priorities
A Kingdom-first mindset calls us to prioritize God's will over our own. Aligning our lives with God’s priorities means that everything we do points not to the kingdom of self, but to His Kingdom.
When our perspective shifts, so do our goals, relationships, and daily focus. Our main goal is no longer to play sports just for the sake of playing them, but to let God use our platform of sports to lead other people to Christ.
God Will Provide for Your Needs in Greater Ways
When we embrace this Kingdom-first mindset, God’s promise is to give us everything we need. We acknowledge that He alone is God, and we are not.
“… and he will give you everything you need.” -Matthew 6:33b (NLT)
This doesn't always mean material abundance, but can include peace, joy, renewed purpose, and open doors of opportunity that align to His will. His power is limitless and His ways are far beyond ours.
Let us choose to build our lives on the solid foundation of God’s Kingdom and use the gifts He’s given us to glorify Him in all that we do.
Go:
How can you build your foundation on the promises and character of God?
How might building this foundation help you build a Kingdom-minded mentality?
Think of a challenge in your life that you’ve been struggling with. Bring it to God and believe in His power to move and work in it. Pray for Him to show up for you and strengthen your belief.
Workout:
Overtime:
“Lord, thank You that You show me what a Kingdom-mindset looks like. I want to adjust my life to have it look more like Jesus and how He lived on earth. Rearrange my priorities as I put my faith in You and how You will provide all I need, when I need it. In Jesus’ name, amen.”