Superbowl XLI
Being a Colts fan, I have been on a high the past two weeks. Being a Christian, I have also been on a high the last two weeks. The history being made goes beyond anything I've ever seen in my years. I believe it goes beyond anything the human eye can see at all.
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are the first black coaches to go to the superbowl. That is amazing and unbelievable to me. The fact that skin color makes a difference in the eyes of humanity at all has always been quite unbelievable to me. I am thankful that God created us all different and yet loves us all the same. Each one of us is created in His image to live the plan He has for our lives. Which brings me to my next point.
These two coaches have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. I have had the privelage of hearing them confess it over and over on national TV all week. Their faith is the very essence of who they are. I got an email yesterday that shows a full page ad that was run in USA Today. Tony Dungy is quoted as saying, "The inspiration for my coaching model comes from Jesus himself." And Lovie Smith is quoted saying, "At a young age I called on God to help me. I have leaned on him ever since." Underneath their pictures and these quotes there is another quote which reads, "On Sunday one of us will be a world champion. We may have reached the ultimate goal for a football coach, but we know there is more to life than football. Even when you have achieved the ultimate, something better lies beyond. As pro football coaches, we are also men of faith. A faith that drives us ever day to seek excellence. A faith that comforts us even in the worst of times. A faith that assures us that when we are walking the sideline, we are walking with God. We would love to tell you more. Visit www. BeyondTheUltimate.org for stories and videos from real people who have discovered that there's more to life than just living."
Wow, these men are such great men of faith. It has truly been a blessing for me to hear them interviewed and to hear the responses from the media all week. There has been nothing but good feedback from every single one of them. These two men are different,-they live their faith and because of that God is being glorified. Oh that does my heart good.
Oh Lord, how you bless my heart. Thank you for Tony and Lovie and the faith you have given them. Thank you for putting them in the position to witness to the world. I pray your protection over them Father. May you be their armor to protect them from every evil that satan throws at them. I know he wants to see them fall - he would like nothing better than ruining their testimonies. But you Lord have promised to never let us be tempted beyond what we can bear and always giving us a way out. May they be in Your Word each day, putting on Your full armor to take their stand against the devil's schemes. May their faith continue to grow stronger and their lives shine strong to draw masses to You. Thank you Father, for your Son Jesus. Thank you for sending Him to die in our place. Your love, mercy and grace are beyond anything we can ever understand and completely beyond our deserving. We stand amazed at Who You are. May our lives be used by You and for You. Through the precious name of Jesus I pray - Amen.
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matt. 5:16
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are the first black coaches to go to the superbowl. That is amazing and unbelievable to me. The fact that skin color makes a difference in the eyes of humanity at all has always been quite unbelievable to me. I am thankful that God created us all different and yet loves us all the same. Each one of us is created in His image to live the plan He has for our lives. Which brings me to my next point.
These two coaches have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. I have had the privelage of hearing them confess it over and over on national TV all week. Their faith is the very essence of who they are. I got an email yesterday that shows a full page ad that was run in USA Today. Tony Dungy is quoted as saying, "The inspiration for my coaching model comes from Jesus himself." And Lovie Smith is quoted saying, "At a young age I called on God to help me. I have leaned on him ever since." Underneath their pictures and these quotes there is another quote which reads, "On Sunday one of us will be a world champion. We may have reached the ultimate goal for a football coach, but we know there is more to life than football. Even when you have achieved the ultimate, something better lies beyond. As pro football coaches, we are also men of faith. A faith that drives us ever day to seek excellence. A faith that comforts us even in the worst of times. A faith that assures us that when we are walking the sideline, we are walking with God. We would love to tell you more. Visit www. BeyondTheUltimate.org for stories and videos from real people who have discovered that there's more to life than just living."
Wow, these men are such great men of faith. It has truly been a blessing for me to hear them interviewed and to hear the responses from the media all week. There has been nothing but good feedback from every single one of them. These two men are different,-they live their faith and because of that God is being glorified. Oh that does my heart good.
Oh Lord, how you bless my heart. Thank you for Tony and Lovie and the faith you have given them. Thank you for putting them in the position to witness to the world. I pray your protection over them Father. May you be their armor to protect them from every evil that satan throws at them. I know he wants to see them fall - he would like nothing better than ruining their testimonies. But you Lord have promised to never let us be tempted beyond what we can bear and always giving us a way out. May they be in Your Word each day, putting on Your full armor to take their stand against the devil's schemes. May their faith continue to grow stronger and their lives shine strong to draw masses to You. Thank you Father, for your Son Jesus. Thank you for sending Him to die in our place. Your love, mercy and grace are beyond anything we can ever understand and completely beyond our deserving. We stand amazed at Who You are. May our lives be used by You and for You. Through the precious name of Jesus I pray - Amen.
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matt. 5:16
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