Letter to a Quarterback

"No one lights a lamp, then hides it in a drawer.  It's put on a lamp stand so those entering the room have light to see where they are going."  Luke 11:33 MSG

Dear Tim,

Its been a tough road for you the past couple of years, at least it seems that way on first take from all the scrutiny and criticism you have received about your style of football and the supposed "finesse"  you should be playing with.  Or has it really been that tough........for you?  Never has there been an athlete of your caliber, with your integrity, with you leadership ability, and with your humility.  You're not the best at what you do, but you do it the best you can.  You're not out there to make a name for yourself because you're out there to make a name for Him.

I like it and encourage you to keep it up.  I write this in homage, not to you Tim, but to the awesome God whom we serve.  Its because of Him that you have this opportunity:  and thus far you have served Him well. The scrutiny you are under just shows that most people don't understand what drives you, including those who say they know and serve the same God we do.  It's not for money, or for the spotlight, or for anything else that you do what you do, except this one thing:  serving an awesome God and spreading his message to the world.  You're a preacher, but your pulpit is the football field.  You attend church, yet its walls are thousands of screaming fans with a roof of the heavens.  Your have a Sunday service, but this service is far greater than if you were sitting inside a building listening to a minister speak. 

Funny thing about this whole situation is this:  you are making more people think about God than anyone else in the sports world has ever done.  I don't care if you win or lose Tim.  I don't care if you stay with the Broncos or not Tim.  What I do care about is this:  that you stay focused on what really matters.  The media will try to bring you down; doubters will try to bring you down; critics will try to bring you down; and we know who else is working to bring you down.  But do not be distracted.  Your message to the world seems to be these three simple principles:  Love God, Love Others, Lead with Humility and Hard Work.  Keep that out front of you always.

If I could only be as strong as you some days.  You are an inspiration to a whole slew of people looking for ways to be strong in their faith despite public opposition.  Don't give in, and keep fighting the good fight, my brother in Christ. 

Keep your lamp high and bright for everyone to see.  Whether they agree or not, it doesn't matter to us.  What matters is that the message is getting out there and people are beginning to think........seeds are being planted around water coolers, in carpools, at stadiums and at sports bars. 

Seeds are starting to sprout...............

With all my respect,

Freak