He honors God and IMHO, that's what makes him successful.
Going for 2 in a row tomorrow!
Posted on 01/31/2015 6:47:04 PM PST by george76
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said at the Super Bowl media day on Tuesday that though he loves playing football, his "faith is everything".
Wilson, 26, said that while he wanted to be recognised as a successful football player – a "winner" – he also wanted to leave a legacy as a Christian man who serves others.
"In terms of my legacy off the field, I want to be a Christian man that helps lead and helps change lives and helps serve other people. It's not about me, you know," Wilson said. "It's not about me and it's about just helping other people. So that's kind of where I keep my focus."
During the interviews he included a shout out to children's hospital in Seattle he visits every Tuesday. "To all the kids out there, I'm just praying for you guys, and praying for miracles" he said.
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"In terms of my faith, my faith is everything: God comes first, family and friends come second, and football comes third," he said. "I think when you keep it in that order, great things happen to you. You don't stress out about much."
Speaking of the importance of integrity, he said: "We all make mistakes or whatever, but we're football players. We're able to use our gifts. For me, I'm able to use my gift to glorify God. That's what it's about for me."
(Excerpt) Read more at christiantoday.com ...
This is awesome. I hope he has a great game tomorrow.
Hes allowed to say all that? I thought it was illegal to talk about God and stuff like that.
Now there is one Seahawk I like.
Go Patriots! I so hope they win. I said a prayer for them at Mass tonight. I think the have been through hell and back due to the liberals.
It’s only OK if you are not white.
Ask Tim Tebow
I’ve always liked Russell but I can’t stand the SeaHawks. I don’t like the Patriots either so I could care less about who wins tomorrow one way or the other whereas other Super Bowls Ive always had a vested interest
He honors God and IMHO, that's what makes him successful.
Going for 2 in a row tomorrow!
I used to be a football fan. Liked the Giants. But I have not watched a game or rooted for the team in 10 years. The thugs in football & basketball drove me away. But I could root for this guy.
Careful, Russell, or you’ll be Tebowized.
Ummm... Another thought here...
Patriots can’t play with properly inflated balls :)
Evil bigot! He needs some michael sam re-education!
It’s just sad that people’s scientific and mathematical illiteracy takes away from messages like Russell’s here.
Tough to take him too seriously after a divorce after only 2 years of marriage (and his sudden fame) and his fawning over Obama and endorsement of Obamacare along with taxpayer funded abortions.
Hes allowed to say all that? I thought it was illegal to talk about God and stuff like that.
I’ve got no problem with that. :)
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