I tweeted earlier about how Josh Hamilton being named the American League’s MVP would expand his platform to share his story of redemption. And I was not surprised, but so grateful to read these quotes from him immediately after he learned of the award:
"It's obviously a great honor. There are a lot of deserving players. I give all the glory to God. Without him, it wouldn't be possible."
"It's awesome to think about where I am at this moment and where I was. There was a 99 percent chance this would never happen and a lot of people would have agreed. There was a 100 percent chance that it wouldn't have happened on my own, but the important thing is I didn't do it on my own. With God, all things are possible."
"My relationship with Christ will keep me from being content. I want to be better in all areas of my life. As a competitor and an athlete, the way I'm wired, I want to do better and be the best I can at all times. I work hard at practicing and getting ready for games. I've seen it in players in the past who have all the talent in the world but didn't have the work ethic. The Lord has blessed me with the ability to work as hard as I can to show the talent He gave me to play the game."
"My relationship with Christ will keep me from being content. I want to be better in all areas of my life. As a competitor and an athlete, the way I'm wired, I want to do better and be the best I can at all times. I work hard at practicing and getting ready for games. I've seen it in players in the past who have all the talent in the world but didn't have the work ethic. The Lord has blessed me with the ability to work as hard as I can to show the talent He gave me to play the game."
I am so happy for this young man and excited to see all that the Lord will do through him in the coming years and long after his playing days are over...
Congratulations, Josh! Go Rangers!
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This gave me goose-bumps just to read this. What a blessed and humble player Josh Hamilton is. Praise God for his testimony that will reach so many. May success continue to come his way. To God be the glory, forever.
Amazing story. so glad Josh continues to praise God every chance he gets!
Josh is an inspiration, and not just for his baseball skills. He is a man who knows God's faithfulness firsthand, and never fails to give Him the glory.
We're all broken vessels, but in Josh, we see exactly what God can accomplish if only we believe.
Great story...humble winner...
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