Matthew O'Brien

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Thankful… Eventually “No discipline seems enjoyable at the time… but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” — Heb. 12:11 God disciplines us like a good coach — not to harm us, but to grow us. One day you may look back and say: “Thank You. I get it now.” #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #SpiritualGrowth

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” Psalms 105:1 NIV bible.com/bible/111/psa.…

Small compromises lead to big consequences. Coach John Wooden taught players to remove wrinkles from their socks — because one wrinkle can cause a blister. God calls us to the same attention in our hearts. “Wisdom is supreme — so get wisdom.” (Prov. 4:7) Guard your heart. Choose character over compromise. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #CharacterMatters

Mental Training “Don’t worry about anything… present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6 Even elite athletes face anxiety. Strength grows through daily faith drills — prayer, Scripture and trust in God. Train your mind. Trust His peace. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #GodsPeace

Discipline and consistency develop confidence and establish the habits that determine our character and lifestyle. Leave no doubt. B.E.S.T. +1 📈🎯

Refined Through Failure “This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth…” — Joshua 1:8 Failure doesn’t define you — it can refine you. Sometimes God uses the wrong lane to lead you to the right one. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #Growth

Take Me Home. Trip to visit Morgantown was fantastic. Thankful and blessed to be continuing my academic and football career with @WVUfootball #RichRod #BigScoe #Unicorn @CoachTTrickett @RealCoachRod @Ian_Salkil @CoachRGarrett @adamgorney @kwhit4 @RecruitWestlake @WestlakeSports1 @Rivals @Hayesfawcett3 @RustyMansell_ @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @InsideHashes @Andrew_Ivins @TEwracademy @TheUCReport @AE5Basketball @RyanCallahan247 @MaxPreps @samspiegs @DukestheScoop

#AGTG BLESSED to receive an offer from Georgia Tech!!!!!🐝 @RecruitWestlake @kwhit4 @CoachBrentKeyGT @Coach_KPope @coach_semore @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney

#AGTG Extremely honored and blessed to receive an offer from Mizzou!!! @MaureyBland6 @CoachDNic @MizzouFootball @CoachDrinkwitz @RecruitWestlake @kwhit4

Handling Criticism “Am I striving to please people?” — Galatians 1:10 Criticism will come, especially when you’re chasing big goals. But God gives us grace, truth and safe people to help turn criticism into growth. Don’t chase approval. Serve Christ. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #HandlingCriticism

Pause and Praise “LORD, there is no one like you.” — 1 Chronicles 17:20 It’s easy to promise praise before the breakthrough. But do we pause and thank God after He comes through? Today, stop and praise Him — not just for what He’s done, but for who He is. #Devotion #FCATeam #PraiseGod #Gratitude

Cheering Section “Let us run with endurance… keeping our eyes on Jesus.” — Hebrews 12:1–2 You’re not running your race alone. A great cloud of witnesses is cheering you on. Keep going. Finish strong. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #RunTheRace

Pitt offered! #AGTG 🔵🟡Thank you to my teammates and family! #ETH @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @NGVikingsFB @cferdinand_21 @Coach_Ogletree @ChadSimmons_

10.7 AGTG✝️ @RecruitWestlake

🚨10.71 100m from 2028 RB @chriswomack21_ 👀💪🤫⏳ B.E.S.T. +1 📈🎯 @RecruitWestlake @kwhit4

Playing the Edges “Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do…” — John 14:12 In sports, the edges are where growth happens. In faith, those edges are found by studying Jesus and trusting Him more deeply. Faith moves us beyond the basics. #Devotion #FCATeam #FaithInSports #FollowJesus

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV bible.com/bible/111/1pe.…

Fundamentally Equipped Great athletes master the fundamentals. Christians do too. “Be strengthened by the Lord… Put on the full armor of God.” — Ephesians 6:10–11 Practice the spiritual fundamentals: truth, faith and God’s Word. #Devotion #FCATeam #ArmorOfGod #FaithInSports

Great trip to Morgantown to visit with @WVUfootball @RecruitWestlake @kwhit4 @Coach_OBrien @on3 @247Sports @TEwracademy @adamgorney @WestlakeSports1 @RecruitGeorgia