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Why Tim Tebow Is Passionate About Purpose

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Why Tim Tebow Is Passionate About Purpose

By Movieguide® Contributor

Tim Tebow discussed how God created everyone with a unique purpose and why it matters that we discern and pursue this purpose, rather than following our own desired path.

“I think it’s a question most people are asking: What is my purpose in life? It’s a question most people are wondering about, trying to figure out,” Tebow told Relevant. “They want to know how to do it, whether they can do it, and even if they have a purpose at all. These are the bigger questions we ask: Why am I here? What am I supposed to do while I’m here? Can I actually make a difference?”

“I want to be able to help bring people to God’s word so that they can see scripture answering these questions,” Tebow continued. “Yes, you have a purpose. Your life is important. Your life is valuable. Your life has meaning, and there are good works for you to do.”

Tebow certainly understands the importance of following God’s path for your life. Though it seemed he was on the long-term road to success as a professional athlete, Tebow struggled to stay with a team once he entered the NFL. While getting cut from pro sports was heart-shattering, he has since found an even greater purpose fighting for the most vulnerable.

“Our Mission is to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need,” his foundation’s website explains.

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“One of the stories that impacted my life is when I was 15 and I got to meet a boy who was born in the jungles of the Philippines with his feet on backwards,” Tebow recalled. “His village viewed him as less than, as insignificant, as a throwaway. That day I just felt so compelled in my heart. God was just pricking my heart. That is not a throwaway to God and he better not be a throwaway to me.”

“That day my heart was pricked, and my eyes were opened, and I didn’t know how to articulate that,” he continued. “I didn’t know what exactly that meant, but I just knew I’m supposed to fight for boys and girls like this boy. And I still believe that that was a big part of God opening my eyes and calling me and pricking my heart, saying, this is what I want you to do. This is a big part of your micro-purpose.”

“So I encourage a lot of different people: What are the things that God’s really opened your eyes to and He’s pricked your heart for?” Tebow added. “Is it for encouragement? Is it inspiration? Is it teaching? Is it discipleship? Is it a people group? Is it a hurting person? Is it a family? What are the different things that have been stirred up in your life? Maybe that’s not ultimately your purpose, but maybe that can also help lead you to your purpose by saying yes to that and continuing to go down that road.”

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The Tim Tebow Foundation recently discussed one of its outreaches to help victims of human trafficking.

“At Her Song, a ministry of the Tim Tebow Foundation, we work domestically to help provide survivors of human trafficking with a safe place to process this trauma and seek restoration,” the foundation wrote. “Women in Her Song’s long-term residential program may reside with us for 1-2 years or longer as they progress their healing journeys. This can be especially challenging for them, bringing feelings of loss and separation from loved ones with a heavy burden of rebuilding their lives and mustering the courage to reach for new beginnings.”


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