The Ultimate Game Plan: Living by Faith

Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I

press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has

called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13b-14 (NIV)

1. Stick to the Playbook (Trust in the Word)

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own

understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall

direct your paths."

Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

Psalm 119:105 (ESV)

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them

into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

Matthew 7:24 (NIV)

"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day

and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.

Then you will be prosperous and successful."

Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

2. Trust the Coach’s Vision (Surrender Control)

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to

prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a

future.'"

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my

ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the

earth, so are my ways higher than your ways."

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those

who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will

counsel you with my loving eye on you."

Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

3. Play Until the Final Whistle (Persevere in Hope)

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having

stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord

has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:12 (NIV)

Review the "Highlight Reel" (Practice Gratitude)

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your

miracles of long ago.”

Psalm 77:11 (NIV)

Lean on the Huddle (Seek Community)

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love

and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in

the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more

as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

Play to the Whistle (Focus on the Next Five Yards)

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will

soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they

will walk and not be faint."

 Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

“We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,

character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to

shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts

through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Romans 5:3b-5 (NIV)

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we

will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Galatians 6:9 (NIV)