| When I was growing up, I often saw my dad praying. He showed me by example how a devout Christian should live his life.
There are so many issues and problems you can worry about every day, yet I've found that when I worry about them and try to take care of them myself, it doesn't work. When I turn to the Lord and lay everything at his feet, He takes care of me.
There's a lot of temptations in the world, especially in pro sports. It seems like everyone is tugging at you in different directions -- some people for insincere reasons. That's why it's important for me to keep my focus on God and what His will is for my life.
One of the greatest testimonies you can give as a Christian is the way you live your life. I'm not perfect. Like anyone, I have my flaws. Yet what's most important is that people can tell that, by my actions, Christ is in me.
I'm thankful I've been blessed to play baseball at this level, but I don't want what I do for a living to define who I am. I'm Sean Casey, son of Jim and Joan, not Sean Casey, the professional baseball player.
We're all made in God's image. In this world, with people looking out for themselves, it's good to be yourself and to step back and see what you can do to help others.
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