Sports Spectrum's "I Once Was" 5-Day Football DevotionalSample

BRYANT YOUNG, Pro Football Hall of Famer

Early in his NFL career, Bryant Young suffered a severe injury that left him in so much pain he was unable to do anything physically. But then he experienced a “God moment.” God had his attention and began to speak into his heart. Where Bryant once would have kept to himself, God challenged him to be vulnerable and open about his brokenness. Relationships with Godly men soon began to develop, and his relationship with Christ became very real.

Injuries, setbacks, and disappointments are a part of life, especially the Christian life. Walking with God isn't an easy path, and He often uses challenging times to get our attention. When you're experiencing one of these trials, are you able to be vulnerable and share your struggles? Do you have a group of Christ-following men or women you can open up to? Faith-filled people whom you trust to also empathetically walk with you? Seek out these types of friends. Like Bryant, your relationship with Christ will be stronger for it.