Best NFL Role Model, Kurt Warner, Thanks God for His Career

Teresa Neumann : Feb 5, 2010
Josh Kimball - Christian Post

"My Lord Jesus brought me here. I know He brought me here for a purpose. And it's been an amazing ride."

(Tempe, AZ)—The Christian Post reports that the outspoken Christian Quarterback Kurt Warner announced his retirement from the National Football League last week at a press conference, thanking God for the opportunities he received both on and off the field.

"As always, as it started in 1999 when I was up on the podium holding up a trophy, the first thing I want to do is give thanks to God," said Warner. "My Lord Jesus brought me here. I know He brought me here for a purpose. And it's been an amazing ride," he added. (Photo: First Things First)

"I don't think I could have dreamt out that it would have played out as it had," he continued. But I've been humbled everyday that I've woke up for the last 12 years and amazed that God would choose to use me to do what He's given me the opportunity to do over 12 years."

Tellingly, last month, Warner reportedly topped a Sports Illustrated poll of NFL players to name the best role model on and off the field in the NFL.

Referring to his future, he concluded, "I'm excited about what lies in front of me. I'm excited about spending more time with my family and seeing what God's going to do next."