Charllie texted me a few minutes ago. He's like a cow kneedeep in clover at the Hall of Fame Enshrinees dinner. He has met Jim Nance, Deoin Sanders, Chris Berman, Willy Davis, Shannon Sharpe, Marshall Faulk, Richard Dent. So, you know he's feelin' no pain.
He previewed his 2 minute prayer, including a moment of silence at the beginning, for me. In my humble opinion, he said alot worth saying in a very short time. Here's the text of his contribution this evening.
Three days ago a member of the NFL family, Bubba Smith,passed away. Please join me in a moment of silent prayer for his family and friends.
Dear God,
We are gathered here this evening to celebrate the accomplishments of these enshrinees. We thank you for the physical health and strength with which You have blessed them, enabling them to achieve this high level of recognition. Those accomplishments have brought satisfaction to each athlete, and a lot of enjoyment to the crowds and fans.
You have helped develop courage, boldness and passion within them that has led them to overcome difficulties and challenges in life and on the field of play. Those traits have brought success to each of these men, and tomorrow they will stand before fans, colleagues, coaches, friends and families as they are welcomed into the place of highest honor for any NFL player or contributor….. the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
I pray that they will humbly accept that recognition, remembering that You have endowed them with the abilities to achieve that honor. And, that You will now help them focus on this new chapter of their lives and use those same character traits to build a legacy of integrity and honor during the remainder of their lives, that they might one day enter Your Hall of Fame.
They have played like champions on the athletic field...may You help them now play like champions on the field of life, with marriage, family, and friends.
I ask this all in the strong name of Jesus Christ.
Amen
He previewed his 2 minute prayer, including a moment of silence at the beginning, for me. In my humble opinion, he said alot worth saying in a very short time. Here's the text of his contribution this evening.
Three days ago a member of the NFL family, Bubba Smith,passed away. Please join me in a moment of silent prayer for his family and friends.
Dear God,
We are gathered here this evening to celebrate the accomplishments of these enshrinees. We thank you for the physical health and strength with which You have blessed them, enabling them to achieve this high level of recognition. Those accomplishments have brought satisfaction to each athlete, and a lot of enjoyment to the crowds and fans.
You have helped develop courage, boldness and passion within them that has led them to overcome difficulties and challenges in life and on the field of play. Those traits have brought success to each of these men, and tomorrow they will stand before fans, colleagues, coaches, friends and families as they are welcomed into the place of highest honor for any NFL player or contributor….. the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
I pray that they will humbly accept that recognition, remembering that You have endowed them with the abilities to achieve that honor. And, that You will now help them focus on this new chapter of their lives and use those same character traits to build a legacy of integrity and honor during the remainder of their lives, that they might one day enter Your Hall of Fame.
They have played like champions on the athletic field...may You help them now play like champions on the field of life, with marriage, family, and friends.
I ask this all in the strong name of Jesus Christ.
Amen
1 comment:
that's a smokin hot prayer...way to go!
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