Elite Focus
Theme: Elite Focus
Verse: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Each Major League Baseball season, fans of 29 teams utter the same bittersweet phrase: “Wait Till Next Year.” It's more than disappointment—it’s a pledge to regroup, refocus, and return stronger.
Unlike baseball, life doesn't come with an off-season. But it does give us pivotal moments—new jobs, growing families, health shifts, or marriage milestones—when we can pause, take inventory, and chart a fresh course. The question is: will you step into those moments with elite focus?
Here’s how to stay locked in and spiritually sharp all year long:
Be Self-Reflective
Growth begins with honest reflection. Journaling your prayers, thoughts, and lessons deepens awareness. “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.” – 2 Corinthians 13:5
Set SMART Goals
Forget perfection—pursue purpose. Define goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Keep Learning
A humble spirit keeps growing. Seek wisdom from Scripture, mentors, books, and life itself. “Anyone who stops learning is old... Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” – Henry Ford
Prioritize Mind & Body
You can’t give your best when you’re running on empty. Care for your body and guard your mental peace. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Unknown
Cultivate Gratitude
Gratitude rewires your perspective. It fuels contentment and reveals God's fingerprints in your life. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Break Mental Barriers
Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile—and over 2,000 runners have since followed. What barrier have you decided is unbreakable? “...If you have faith as small as a mustard seed... nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20
Be Patient. Stay Consistent.
Consistency wins the long game. Small victories, repeated faithfully, yield life-changing results. “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” – Galatians 6:9
When you live with elite focus, “Wait Till Next Year” transforms into “This is our year.” You’re no longer waiting—you’re walking in purpose.
Have a GREAT week!
Adapted from Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley