Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden is thought by many to be the greatest coach of any sport. Coach Wooden still holds many records that may never be broken. His teams won 10 championships, and no other coach can claim more than four. However, though Wooden is revered for his achievements as a coach, his winning record did not define his success.

You were called to the one hope that belongs to your call.

Ephesians 4:4

“I made up my mind in 1935 to live by a set of principles and I never wavered from them,” Wooden once said. “They are based on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus.” He also told his players: “Discipline yourselves so others won’t have to. Never lie, never cheat, never steal. Earn the right to be proud and confident.”

Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” As you interact with others daily, ask God to show you opportunities to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal in each thought and action. Pray also that the nation’s leaders would make their personal and professional decisions based on God’s perspective and principles.

Recommended Reading: Philippians 3:12-21