Proverbs 3:35
The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish (BBE).
Prayer: Thank God for the life of a man like John Wooden and ask him for the commitment to practice the kind of wisdom Wooden lived as a coach, teacher, and spouse. Ask him to help you learn how to work through mistakes and misunderstandings, small or not so small. Ask him to help you both work just a bit harder to love and respect, always remembering that ongoing success in marriage takes character—the kind that comes from the Lord.
Action: Take a few minutes to write down the legacy you would like to leave behind. When you are gone, how do you want people to describe you? (For discussion questions, see page 233 in appendix A.)