"I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself. . ." This kind of quote has been said by many athletes over the years. This one in particular was said by former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott.

 

Abbott was/is an incredible athlete. He played three sports in high school and went on to the University of Michigan to play baseball. He eventually ended up in the majors and even pitched a no-hitter. But what is truly amazing about Jim Abbott is that he did all of this with only one hand. He knew he had the ability, but his own weakness was the only thing holding him back.

 

God knows your weaknesses. He created you! He knows you better than you know yourself. He knows what pushes you, presses you and pursues you; but despite all of those, He also wants you to trust and have complete reliance on Him. He knows we can hold ourselves back from being great as coaches and players, and even as being great for Him.