Have you ever come across a situation where the coach had “favorites”… Or maybe it was a teacher that had “pets”… maybe a parent that had a favorite kid…?
That tends to be used in a negative way, and at times can be (if the favoritism is based upon nepotism or cronyism) but that is usually not the case. Bottom line is that favorites, most-often are in that position because of how they have conducted themselves. Things like work ethic, punctuality, attitude can all lead to a favorite-status…
My favorite players to coach were not always the most talented on the team, but I will say that often the most talented got that way by work ethic, attitude, etc. Therefore, it may be that the star of the team is the favorite of the coach…
Proverbs 14:35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
The idea of a “wise servant” is one that is prudent, circumspect, and even the idea of one that causes to prosper… BUT the alternative is the one that “causes shame.”
Be the “player” that the Coach can depend on to make right choices and make a difference for the team!
I label teaching I do from the letter to the Colossians as “Coaching from Colossians.” The letter deals so heavily with having the right mindset… and in chapter 1 Paul writes this:
10…that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…
I hope and pray you desire to be a Coach’s Favorite…
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