Living out Faith

Recently there has been so much hype surrounding Tim Tebow. People have been so quick to judge him, put him down, and talk against the way he speaks of his faith. People disregard his football skills and question his abilities - even though he is winning games. He is doing things differently than any other pro athete. He doesn't end an interview without thanking the Lord and thanking his teammates. He never accepts all of the praise, but gives praise to the Lord and his teammates, always. He is not ashamed. He is bold. He is a role model of not just how Christians should be, but of how athletes in general should play.

I read something recently where someone was bashing Tim Tebow for 'shoving his religion down others throats.' I feel this is just the opposite of what Tim Tebow is doing. He isn't having an alter call at the end of every interview or challenging others to change their life - he is simply being proud of the Lord and voicing his gratitude for all that the Lord has done in his life. While some might criticize this, I think Tebow is representing Christ beautifully. He is an inspiration to me.

Whenever I read about him I am challenged to live my own life like that; without fear of what others will say or think. To be so proud of my relationship with God that I will not let an opportunity to go by without speaking of my love and thankfulness for that relationship. And to acknowledge God's presence that is with me through all of the amazing and great things in life as well as all of the valleys, questions, and trials that I face.

A little inspiration is needed every so often, and recently that inspiration has been Tim Tebow. Hopefully I can and am living my faith out in a way that glorifies Christ in all that I do!