Self Doubt

There are times in coaching when we doubt our abilities to handle a specific match, tournament, or season. Doubt can come up from behind and tackle us after a string of bad games or hit us as after a single loss. We have seen potential in our players and ourselves, but we are unable to explain why the season is going the way it is. This is particularly difficult when we have a strong and personal relationship with our players. We begin to question our abilities to coach and lead our teams. Once we get to this point of self-doubt, it is hard to climb out, and that is exactly where God wants to get us so we will have faith in him rather than in ourselves.

A mustard seed starts small but grows to be the largest plant in the garden. Faith grows in much the same way, often starting small but growing strong as it receives the water of God’s Word and the sunlight of His Spirit. We need to forsake our belief in our own abilities and in ourselves, and place total reliance on Jesus Christ for every aspect of life. When we do, we will find that we have his great strength rather than our personal frailty. This will enable us to do the unthinkable and to complete the impossible. Put your heart and mind and trust in God alone.