God Knows the Play: An Athlete's Daily Devotional for Faith, Identity, and Mental Toughness - Paperback

by Lance Johnson (Author), Anthony Tolliver (Foreword by)

God Knows the Play: An Athlete's Daily Devotional for Faith, Identity, and Mental Toughness is a high-impact, locker-room-ready devotional designed as a "1st Half" journey! 26 weeks of intentional growth that mirrors the rhythm of a game. Blending faith, grit, and game-time mentality, it serves as a daily playbook for athletes at every level. Written with the urgency of a two-minute drill and the focus of a championship run, it challenges readers to train not only their bodies, but also their mindset, identity, and spiritual foundation. Each entry delivers a clear message that resonates in every arena: discipline over hype, purpose over pressure, and faith over fear.

At the center of this playbook is Lance Johnson, a coach, mentor, and faith-driven leader whose voice carries authentic locker-room authority. His credibility is built through years of developing athletes, leading teams, and guiding players through pressure, setbacks, and personal growth. Johnson connects Scripture to real-life moments: pre-game anxiety, playing through pain, handling losses, and staying grounded in victory with clarity and conviction.From underdog stories to elite-level perseverance, God Knows the Play reminds athletes that success isn't defined by rankings, stats, or spotlight moments, but by how they respond when overlooked, tested, and challenged. More than a devotional, it's a championship mindset manual proving that when preparation meets faith, every player has a shot at greatness before halftime even arrives.