Zach Johnson became one of only six professional golfers in history to win both The Masters and The Open Championship when he beat two others in a playoff at the Open earlier this year. Yet Johnson continually keeps his focus on the Lord. “I was patient,” he said. “I had some Scripture going in my head. I thank the Lord…I feel like God gave me the ability to play a game. I’m just a guy from Iowa who’s been blessed with a talent and this game provided great opportunity.”

O Lord, let your ear be attentive…to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name.

Nehemiah 1:11

Among professional golfers, Johnson is not known for making the ball come to a dead stop off of a chip shot, but he prepares diligently. When rain postponed a whole day of play, he was practicing wedge shots with his caddie. Johnson kept calm, remembering Psalm 27:14 throughout his play: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”

In your profession, strive to seek God and delight yourself in Him, trusting the Lord for your success and praying continually to keep your perspective clear. Intercede also for your local and national leaders to experience the blessing of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 1:1-6