CRYBABY: Just don't blame God

In response to ‘Seahawks: 12th Crybaby?’ (Sunday, Feb. 8)

Mr. Nyle Dalseth wrote how he noticed Russell Wilson’s silence about “God” after his disappointing Super Bowl loss. Dalseth then concluded that God must NOT be “good all the time, man,” referring to Wilson’s quote after the NFC Championship game. I wonder if Mr. Dalseth is aware that Wilson actually tweeted after the Super Bowl game on Sunday night, “Thank you God for the opportunity. We’ll be back. I will never waiver on who He has called me to be. Thanks 12s.”

I have learned that it is appropriate to thank God, even for an apparent loss or letdown since He has promised that He works all things together for our good if we are committed to do His will (Rom. 8:28).

So, Mr. Dalseth, is it wrong to pray for things to go well in your business or livelihood — in this case football, to seek strength and courage to face obstacles from a loving God? I don’t think so. Is it appropriate to praise God after a success or failure? I think so. My life experience has taught me that God is involved in every detail of our lives. And, when it comes to football, I would venture to say God believes the old adage “It’s not if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.”

Russell Wilson knows about perseverance and endurance, in football and in his faith. He showed us that by his words AND his actions after his win AND his loss. Many NFL analysts say that Wilson is an extraordinary quarterback, and his many fans agree. Mr. Dalseth, my question is, do you think God can help a player execute plays at his highest level? If so, wouldn’t that performance at quarterback, affect the outcome of a game? It really is very appropriate for a player to recognize that fact in public, rather than pretend that all the glory belongs to the creation, and none to the creator. Most of us are more offended by the NFL egomaniacs, not so much the humble servant types, like Russell Wilson.

DON JEANSONNE

Hayden