GABRIELLE DOUGLAS, THE FLYING SQUIRREL
Posted on 08/03/2012 5:39:28 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Gabrielle Douglas won the gold medal in the all-around women’s gymnastics event at the Olympics on Thursday and in a post-win interview said that “all the glory” for her win goes “to God.” She also tweeted her thanks to God, stressing “may I never forget the good things he does for me.”
Gabby Douglas, 16, came in first for the gold medal on Thursday after superior performances on the uneven bars, the balance beam, and the floor exercise mat. This was her second gold medal at the games and she is the first African American woman in Olympics history to win the all-around gymnastics competition.
After her win, Gabby Douglas told NBC, “It is everything I thought it would be; being the Olympic champion, it definitely is an amazing feeling.”
“And I give all the glory to God,” she said. “It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him and the blessings fall down on me.”
On her Twitter account, Douglas has posted numerous Tweets thanking God for His help and expressing her devotion to God.
On Aug. 2, Douglas tweeted, “Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”
On July 31, she tweeted, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
On July 30, she tweeted, “I believe in God. He is the secret of my success. He gives people talent.”
On July 28, Douglas tweeted, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged; for the Lord will be with you wherever you go!”
Back on July 2, she tweeted, “But at the end of the day the glory ALWAYS to God!”
On June 17, she tweeted, “Happy Father’s Day everyone! Enjoy this day and praise God for he has given us wonderful dads:-)”
On June 11, Gabby Douglas tweeted, “Always give God the #glory #ALWAYS!”
Amen to that Gabby! We Virginians are proud of you.
I knew there was something I liked about that kid.
She’s just plain adorable! and boy, she CAN fly! Ditto to your comment.
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I you take care of Gods work he will take care of yours
Gabby’s smile electrifies a room. What a wonderful girl, SO proud of her and everything she has accomplished. And boy she can definitely fly, they don’t call her The Flying Squirrel for nothing..she can fly like no one else Ive ever seen
May all God’s children strive to reach millions with the Gospel.
God Bless her in all things.
Pray for America
My wife said she heard on TV that she’s home schooled as well. Go figure!
Anagram of USAGold = Douglas
Last night the DUmmies were fawning over this girl, saying how “wonderful it is to see an African-American young lady succeed in gymnastics”. Their typical patronizing speak. Now that it comes out that she’s a Christian? Oh, I could only imagine the hatred they have for her now.
Obama outraged.
She’ll be thrown into the DU Dustheap along with Clarence Thomas and Condoleeza Rice. Not black enough!
zero's the racist ... he hates accomplished blacks.
Gabby’ s faith impressed my daughter. Praise Him..
Zero knows that Gabby Douglas has accomplished more in her 17 years than Zero has in his 50.9657.
Oh! No! The Tim Tebow of the gymnastics world! Groan! The media is not going to like her!
Oh! No! The Tim Tebow of the gymnastics world! Groan! The media is not going to like her!
RE: Zero knows that Gabby Douglas has accomplished more in her 17 years than Zero has in his 50.9657.
“You didn’t accomplish that.” (with no apologies to either Barack Obama or Elizabeth Warren)
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