Nancy Lopez

Athlete: 
Nancy Lopez
Date: 
03/03/2010
Gender: 
Female
Description: 

LPGA Member on self-control

Focus: 

Self-Control – Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.

Print Body: 

Nancy Lopez is one of the most famous women in the history of golf. She was asked how she responds to frustrating days on the course. Nancy stated, “When I struggled with anything on the golf course, I just was thankful for the ability to play. When I see players that struggle and become angry, I want to walk up to them and say, ‘You know, you are so lucky to be able to do something that you love, so enjoy it. Golf is just a game and it shouldn’t control your life.’” Nancy has learned self-control while participating in one of the most challenging games.

Verse: 

“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

1 Peter 5:8, NIV

Action Point: 

What is it that most often causes you to lose self-control? Ask a trusted friend to help you regain control in this area.