Faith, Purpose, and the Mamba Mentality
You Might Already Be Living the Prayer You Asked For
You don’t know it yet, but you could be standing in the middle of exactly what you’ve dreamt and prayed for. Stress and fear often act as blinders, trapping us in a false loop of “I haven’t worked hard enough” or “I’m not ready yet.”
But what if the delay you feel isn’t disobedience—what if it’s preparation?
God Does Not Call the Qualified—He Qualifies the Called
God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called. No matter what stage of life you’re in, Jesus may be calling you to something higher. The beauty of faith is that God’s plan is often a mystery—you don’t get the full picture upfront.
He may be calling you to leave a high-paying job to pursue a nonprofit. He may be asking you to step away from comfort and toward purpose. Naturally, fear and anxiety follow. Obedience requires humility, and humility often means eliminating ego—one of the hardest spiritual disciplines there is. When you walk in His light and listen to the Holy Spirit saying “Do it,” God promises to bring forth the fruits of your labor.
What Faith and the Mamba Mentality Have in Common
This principle mirrors what many call the Mamba Mentality—a mindset popularized by Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest basketball players to ever step on the court.
Kobe wasn’t just great because of talent. He was great because of his mentality, discipline, and leadership. Growing up, he studied legends like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan and asked himself a defining question:
“Can I reach that level?”
His answer wasn’t confidence—it was curiosity:
“I don’t know, but let’s find out.”
Everything Becomes Your Library
In an interview, Kobe once said:
“Everything in my world was about becoming a better basketball player. And when you have that point of view, the entire world becomes your library.”
That mindset is transferable. When your purpose is clear, everything you experience becomes education. Failure teaches. Observation sharpens. Discipline compounds.
If Kobe had adopted a lazy or unmotivated mindset, he wouldn’t be mentioned among the greats. Talent alone doesn’t sustain greatness…mentality does.
Applying This Formula to Your Own Life
Now imagine applying this mindset to your calling:
“Everything in my world is about becoming a better….”
A better entrepreneur
A better parent
A better leader
A better servant of God
Your dream will sound unrealistic—until it works.
Faith requires action. Discipline requires intention. And purpose requires patience.
What if you’re not behind?
What if you’re already becoming?
If everything in your world was aimed at becoming better at what God is calling you to do—how would you move differently today?