God is good
God has been doing a number on me the last 8 months. He is so good. This song has been on repeat in my heart from the very beginning. As David recounts in Psalm 51, “A broken and contrite heart He can’t deny.” God has been breaking my heart. Ridding me of all the things that so desperately fought for my allegiance. I have a new King now. His name is Jesus. He loves me so much. He loves me enough to take away the things that brought me comfort. The things that I relied on instead of Him. We don’t grow without struggle. Free agency has been a STRUGGLE. This is the longest I’ve been without a team. I never realized how football had become the king of my heart. Not the game itself, but all the things that come with the game. The fame, the access, the recognition. All of it. The only problem is, all that stuff fades. It’s temporary. God is eternal. His love for me is forever. It started, as Psalm 139 says, “when I was in my mother’s womb.” He knew me then. Even before then. He knew I would be here. At a place where I have no choice BUT TO RELY ON JESUS. I’ve shed so many tears these last 8 months. But God is allowing me to be seen, known, and loved. There. Is. Nothing. Better. Than to be seen, known, and loved. And we are.
Allow God to be the King of your heart.
Allow God to be the Ransom for your life.
He is good. Good. GOOD. So good. There is none like Him.
His love never stops working. When everyone turns their back on you, Jesus turns toward you. Sitting, waiting, patiently. Lovingly. God. Is. Good. All. The. Time.
Let these lyrics wash over your heart. The King of your heart wants to be known. Get to know him.
Let the King of my heart be the mountain where I run, the fountain I drink from oh He is my song
Let the King of my heart be the shadow where I hide, the Ransom for my life oh He is my song.
You are good, good, oh You are good, good, oh
You are good, good, oh. You are good, good, ohh
Let the king of my heart be the wind inside my sails, the anchor in my waves oh He is my song
Let the king of my heart be the fire inside my veins, the echo of days oh He is my song.
You’re never gonna let, never gonna let me down
You’re never gonna let, never gonna let me down
He’s been God a long time 😊
Well said Sam! Prayers for you and your family! You are a true gift from God! May the spirit be with you always!!! Much love.
This is beautiful! I see your heart in this writing, and more importantly, I see God’s hand all over your life. This message is what it is all about regardless of what you do in life. Allowing the ‘Good Father’ to have total control is the key to success and true peace in this journey!
Amen. Thank you
This is the first thing I have ever read from you – it’s good, it made me think of what is taking over my heart. Thank you for bringing light into what needed to come out of the dark!
Praise God
Thank you
God has great plans for you Sam. I thank God for giving us the gift of watching you play the game right way, but more importantly, the way you speak and man you are. You are a great example for everyone.
Thank you Jason
What a sincere, inspiring message. Can’t imagine what it’s like to go through such a huge transition. Love your honesty about all that goes along with football. Hard to imagine what it’s like. Yet you turn to God. Your heart is so pure. Your humility is profound. God bless you, Sam. You’ll continue to do great things, we know you will. God is right there with you. He’s never gonna let you down.
Thank you Sara