Zone1 What is your opinion of athletes praising God for their victory?

[Ava]

During a post game interview, we often hear an athlete say "I just put it in God's hands today" or something of that nature. I always find this rather preposterous that the Creator would intervene in some silly athletic contest and decide who wins. But maybe I'm wrong. What is the feeling amongst Christians on statements such as this?

I say, to each their own.

 

[Woodznutz]

Instead of looking at the big picture (winning the game), go smaller, much smaller into all the personal aspects of the game. For example, while my profession is not winning a football game, I seek God's help in presenting middle school lessons. It's not a winning lesson (yay!), it is working with students and colleagues, getting through the minor frustrations, barriers students throw up, and making sure there is time to encourage and go back and help students who are struggling. Here is what the day/class/game has put before me: How can I give it my best? For a football player, that might be taking the time to encourage a teammate, or not reacting to the needling of an opponent. It's not, Did I come out with a winning game; it's, Did I come out a better person. What did I give? Was it my all?

Athletes who "give it their all" often suffer serious injuries that can plague them for the rest of their lives.

 

[ding]

During a post game interview, we often hear an athlete say "I just put it in God's hands today" or something of that nature. I always find this rather preposterous that the Creator would intervene in some silly athletic contest and decide who wins. But maybe I'm wrong. What is the feeling amongst Christians on statements such as this?

I think it shows a thankful state of mind and that is always good.