Beltran’s reliance on Christ brings him peace and perspective when facing the challenges of a MajorLeague, major-money, major-pressure baseball career. “As soon as I come to the ballpark, I read my Bible. During the game, I think about what I read.” Every time he steps onto the field, he also thinks
Even talented, successful athletes like Carlos Beltran can find themselves feeling incomplete. That’s because we’re all incomplete without a relationship with Jesus Christ, who is “the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). If you too feel something vital is missing from your life, you can invite Jesus to be your Savior in words like this:
about his favorite verse—“I can do all things through
Dear God, I realize that I am a sinner in need
him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). He says
of a Savior. I believe that Jesus Christ died
it’s the truths found in that verse that give him the
on the cross for my sins. Please forgive me
ability to do whatever God’s will is, both on and off the
and grant me eternal life with You in heaven.
field. “The way I see it, everything that I do is for God.
Amen.
I feel He put me here for a reason. Every time I take the field, I tell Him, ‘I’m doing this in Your name.’” Beltran continues to work hard to improve his game and play to his full potential, grateful that so many of his dreams have come true. Still, he remains focused on the life to come. “It’s after this life that matters,” says the centerfielder. “When I die, I know that I’m going to heaven because I accepted Christ and He lives in me. I believe, because I’m saved, that I’m going to spend eternity with God.”
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“Everything I do is for God.”