Thursday, March 13, 2014

A Real Saint: Drew Brees

Win the Day
In the game
Almost any sports fan knows who Drew Brees is. Brees is the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. He has won many awards individually, and has led his team to numerous championships.





Not of the game
Away from football, Drew Brees is known for his Christianity, and he is open about his commitment to God. "I live for God," Brees says. "I live for the faith that I have in Him. Knowing the sacrifices that Jesus Christ made on the cross for me and feeling like it’s in God’s hands, all I have to do is just give my best, commit the rest to Him." Brees shows his love for Christ by helping others in various communities. His foundation, The Brees Dream Foundation, has donated over $17,000,000 to several charities and schools.

Win the day

In his book, "Coming back Stronger,” Drew Brees tells of his times of adversity and how he had to have faith and persevere. "When you wake up, think about winning the day," said Brees. "Don't worry about a week or a month from now -- just think about one day at a time. If you are worried about the mountain in the distance, you might trip over the molehill right in front of you. Win the day!” What a great attitude to have! Drew Brees is an amazing Christian role model for so many people, and hopefully he will always continue being an encouraging leader for upcoming athletes.

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