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A Great Coach


 


Read: Philippians 2:12-24


 

 

I have no one like- minded, who will sincerely care for your state -
Philippians 2:20

 

 

Although Billy Connors was not a great athlete himself, many people consider
him to be the best pitching coach in major league baseball today. New York
Yankees manager Joe Torre said: "Sometimes the best players cant coach,
because they were such naturals. whereas guys like Billy had to work at it,
and pay attention to all the little things." 

Connors also knows and cares about the men he coaches. All of them have been
to his home for a mean. His genuine concern opens their ears to what he has
to say. 

This account of a caring and competent coach made me thing if Timothy in the
New Testament. Though at times he seemed timid and fearful (2 Timothy
1:6-8), Paul considered proven and dependable in guiding others. The apostle
wrote, "I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you. For I have no one
like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state" (Philippians 2:19-20).

Spiritual coaching is not just telling people how to accomplish great things
for God. It begins with caring for them and earning the right to be heard.
Then, with a keen eye and a kind word, we can encourage others in the way of
faith.

Any Christian can become a great spiritual coach by the grace of God. -
David McCasland.

 

O Lord you are faithful and always will be,

you never give u p on working with me;

So as I am striving to serve You each day,

Help me show others Your will and Your way. - Fitzhugh

 

 


Thought for the day:  Genuine concern for others is the mark of a great
spiritual coach.


 

 

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