Oklahoma's Grace Lyons reads her 'Dear Softball' letter

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  • Oklahoma softball senior captain Grace Lyons reflects on the important lessons she has learned over her outstanding college softball career.
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  • @shea72
    @shea72 Рік тому +346

    I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but the entire 2023 Sooners woman softball season is probably one of the greatest sermons I've heard. Congrats ladies.

  • @markwhite6782
    @markwhite6782 Рік тому +207

    Multiple National Championships, best friends, coach Gasso and future husband but her main accoplishment was "the Lord has given me a platform to shine a light that the world tries to dim." Can that statement be topped?

    • @davidrobinson3744
      @davidrobinson3744 Рік тому +10

      No I don't think so. Amazing to be so young and have priorities so in line! God is glorified by what these ladies have accomplished and made their top accomplishment!

    • @Setfree316
      @Setfree316 Рік тому +7

      Yes. Jesus Christ is the light of the world that the world can never dim.
      The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
      John 1:5

    • @Julie-kb3mo
      @Julie-kb3mo Рік тому +7

      Way to go, God !! 🙏🏽
      🥲 💜

    • @RisenShine-zy7dn
      @RisenShine-zy7dn Рік тому +3

      No It cannot be topped. Absolutely Awesome!

    • @shayleenjoubert2008
      @shayleenjoubert2008 Рік тому +1

      Amen. Our identity is in CHRIST Jesus🎉❤

  • @jplatt06
    @jplatt06 Рік тому +264

    Wow. Grace is truly one of the most incredible people I’ve ever seen. Gave me chills watching this. God bless her and Turk 🙌

  • @sarahkingston7421
    @sarahkingston7421 Рік тому +146

    I love the line" It's just something I do, not who I am."

  • @Ajax9774
    @Ajax9774 Рік тому +135

    So well spoken and such a wonderful role model.
    I wish there were more young women like her in this world that our little girls could all look up to.
    Grace of God Lyons ✝

  • @getsome3788
    @getsome3788 Рік тому +129

    I'm an FSU fan and I respect you Grace.

    • @ThatGuy-bj3wy
      @ThatGuy-bj3wy Рік тому +8

      Looking forward to the game tonight. Bless you and yours and congrats on a great season.
      Boomer

    • @conservachick100
      @conservachick100 10 місяців тому

      ❤. From a Sooner fan.

  • @timpowers5267
    @timpowers5267 Рік тому +48

    That is what it's all about...thanks for sharing Grace! Oklahoma will miss you!

  • @ditzy6014
    @ditzy6014 Рік тому +54

    Amen Grace! You are truly an inspiration to not only young people but to older ones too. May you and Turk have a Blessed life!

  • @butter7734
    @butter7734 Рік тому +16

    Found this girl and Oklahoma softball from her bf. Now I just watch Oklahoma softball. I never seen a better softball team in my life.

  • @mr30belowAK
    @mr30belowAK Рік тому +98

    So amazing to watch these girls winning not only on the field but ultimately in life. Every chance they get they put God first and it has been amazing to watch as they constantly get attacked. The prayer after games, the celebrations, the winning people choose every avenue of attack and they still but God first.

  • @garycloud9631
    @garycloud9631 Рік тому +44

    Dear Grace, I want to thank you and commend you for that amazing testimony to the greatness of God in your life. There is no doubt in my mind that you have had a significant impact on your team and that God has used you in mighty ways. Praise the Lord that there are young women like you who will stand for the the things of the Lord. God bless you as you move on with your life and your pending marriage. You are truly and inspiration on and off the field.

    • @michaeldwyer9645
      @michaeldwyer9645 Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for sharing your faith. Totally awesome. Such a great role model

  • @bellajordy2401
    @bellajordy2401 Рік тому +59

    Amen! This is so beautiful. Praise the Lord!!

    • @Gitn2it
      @Gitn2it Рік тому +1

      Amen. So happy seeing young people give God the glory.

  • @scottlong9813
    @scottlong9813 Рік тому +55

    Love what you and Michael have done to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to the world from a university of Oklahoma athletic platform. You make all of us Sooner fans so proud. God Bless you and Michael’s impending nuptials. I pray God continues to bless both of you and your life together. I will always follow both of your ministries. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the game and the university! Boomer Sooner!! Good luck tonight!! Go get #7!!!

  • @JBirdfilms126
    @JBirdfilms126 Рік тому +31

    What a strong young woman in her faith. Thank you for being a vessel of Christ and for being such a role model for young athletes in Christ. BATL

  • @jeremykolb6811
    @jeremykolb6811 Рік тому +2

    Not sure how this even popped into my suggestions but honored to have watched it. The light in those eyes!

  • @karenedwards937
    @karenedwards937 Рік тому +51

    Great job Grace! So proud that you brought Christ into your letter and are using your public platform to minister to the masses. God bless you as you wrap up (win!) hopefully tonight and get ready for your wedding to the Turk-ster.

  • @lla9933
    @lla9933 Рік тому +23

    So awesome to hear this! I applaud you Grace for being "unapologetic" and unashamed to share the Gospel and the joy that you have in Christ. Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on another championship and your accolades. May God continue to bless you in all that He has next for you.

  • @amandarodriguez1605
    @amandarodriguez1605 Рік тому +9

    Love you sister, sincerely, a Bruin fan.

  • @rachelmcmullan7620
    @rachelmcmullan7620 Рік тому +25

    so inspiring to hear these words from Grace! I don't play softball, i play tennis and in a few months will leave to go play college tennis, and i can be reminded that tennis is just something that i do, but I am a child of God, and i pray that i can reach teammates and others who have not heard of Jesus, because no matter the accomplishments that i achieve, matches i win, i cant do any of that without God, and in the end, those things will leave, but I am so glad to be with God forever!

  • @courtneyballard3169
    @courtneyballard3169 Рік тому +10

    There is just no one better than Miss Grace! She is the best person I have never met. I’m so happy for you Grace! Congratulations for the 3peat!

  • @Sam_Blakley
    @Sam_Blakley Рік тому +7

    Thanks. This made my hair raise.He is the way the life and the truth❤

  • @frankmartin7611
    @frankmartin7611 Рік тому +10

    That was outstanding young lady!!!!

  • @DCG550
    @DCG550 Рік тому +9

    What an incredible young woman. A great mentor that young girls can model themselves after. She puts everything in its proper perspective and is most deserving of the captain’s “C” on her uniform.

  • @russcowles8516
    @russcowles8516 11 місяців тому +2

    I have a 13-year-old who loves softball, but has no chance of playing at such a competitive level. She has learned the same joy through the girls whom which she plays softball. I am glad to see the bright light of success and fame haven’t dimmed your faith, rather your faith has been strengthens. Grace, thank you for your story. Carry on!

  • @lynnhazlewood9738
    @lynnhazlewood9738 Рік тому +10

    I am so pleased that you have the strength of character to share your testimony with those around you. I enjoy watching you and your team play, but what I like the most is when the team you play against joins you all in a moment of prayer and thanksgiving after the game. Don't ever dim your light. You are needed.

  • @KERRI2UGANDA
    @KERRI2UGANDA Рік тому +30

    This is amazing, you have someone to direct every step you take. Your sister in Christ, Kerri Phillips (I love watching y’all play)

  • @JackG_Entertainment
    @JackG_Entertainment Рік тому +15

    Love ya Grace!! I’m so glad you are so vocal about your faith!!! I wish you all the best in the future!!

  • @jdmaster13
    @jdmaster13 Рік тому +8

    What an inspiration you are, Grace! God bless you for spreading His word and for always giving Him the glory!

  • @barbararapson2352
    @barbararapson2352 2 місяці тому +1

    my daughter is 13 and her name is Grace. This is one of her main idols. thank you Grace for leading and showing the way to.other young girls. you are a true inspiration and a true testament to keeping your heart alwyas true to god above first and foremost

  • @andyholley4558
    @andyholley4558 Рік тому +22

    Grace, you truly have a servants heart and Thanks for standing up for the ultimate cause especially in these difficult times when the world is trying to push our Savior completely out of the picture. We have the awesome knowledge that the world won't succeed. GOD Bless you and your Christian walk.

  • @candyholloway6470
    @candyholloway6470 Рік тому +1

    From a fellow Sooner ... May God continue to bless you and your family.

  • @hesedken
    @hesedken Рік тому +5

    Love you, Grace. Your witness means very much to me. By the way, I put one of your videos on my channel.

  • @po350
    @po350 Рік тому +1

    This has inspired me in so many ways. Thank you Grace and the Sooners woman softball team...

  • @lutz1114
    @lutz1114 Рік тому +4

    Big fan from Connecticut Grace. Class on and off the field. Good luck in the future. I will greatly miss watching you play.

  • @sarahkingston7421
    @sarahkingston7421 Рік тому +13

    Grace.. Amen Amen Amen.. you and Michael are a true blessing and I am so blessed and excited to meet you both , my sister and brother in Christ on that day..
    Love and prayers..💯🇨🇦❤️🙏

  • @nathanlosinski824
    @nathanlosinski824 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for all of the Great Memories Grace!

  • @johnnylr23
    @johnnylr23 Рік тому +5

    I am going to miss this one very much, I am (WE ARE) truly bless to see THE greatest shortstop in women's college softball. I love her praise for our dear and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST...I wish this program never ends, with these unbelievable talented ladies, they need to be recognize in a big way. Such joy and honor to have watched her and her teamates play and having great times. Not just OU crew, I mean every team out there are just amazing....GOD BLESS and congrats to everything you stand for and accomplish. I hate these softball letters, it just tears me up knowing we wont be able to follow these BEAUTIFUL PLAYERS again

  • @todlocher6692
    @todlocher6692 Рік тому +4

    I have newfound respect for you Grace! Good luck on your game tonight!

  • @Cre8ive_Juice
    @Cre8ive_Juice Рік тому +1

    Wow!.. I'm in tears.. what an amazing letter.

  • @Nicefoolkilla
    @Nicefoolkilla 11 місяців тому +1

    Much respect to this young woman and her teammates. Also, OU SOFTBALL!

  • @SashaAgee
    @SashaAgee Рік тому +20

    Amen! Way to bring christianity and having love for God into softball! Love you Grace!

  • @fronk3653
    @fronk3653 Рік тому +1

    This is a formidable team. Thank you sooners.

  • @cletustollery6914
    @cletustollery6914 Рік тому +1

    From the Hawkeye State...... Much respect Grace! You Rep your school, the midwest, your state, your family, your team, your values and beliefs! WELL PLAYED, YOUNG LADY.... on and off the field!

  • @Preceptor-lf1ht
    @Preceptor-lf1ht Рік тому +1

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING YOUNG LADY! Thank you to you and all of your teammates…

  • @Tankdog11
    @Tankdog11 Рік тому +1

    Your words give me so much hope for your generation. My son just finished his freshman year as a division 1 swimmer and I pray he exemplifies your beliefs in and out of the pool. Thank you so much!!!! God Bless.

  • @evanwillard0317
    @evanwillard0317 Рік тому +1

    I’m in tears, that was amazing to hear

  • @MR-um9hx
    @MR-um9hx Рік тому +5

    Amazing "GRACIE".......HALLELUJAH

  • @gailcreel
    @gailcreel Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful testimony. This is a hero young athletes can look up to.

  • @JoJoRocks5
    @JoJoRocks5 Рік тому +1

    You Girls ROCK!!!
    Never apologize for being you!! And your stands on faith🎉

  • @benez7014
    @benez7014 Рік тому +1

    She is AMAZING!!!! What a great example of a woman.

  • @loriwilliamson5738
    @loriwilliamson5738 Рік тому +1

    You have given the world hope for a future! Stay strong; stay bold.

  • @r_arringt0n
    @r_arringt0n Рік тому +4

    Grace has been such an inspiration to me with her faith on and off the field. I really strive to follow in her footsteps - her college career was amazing! 💗

  • @serekithegreat
    @serekithegreat Рік тому +4

    Amen! God bless you young lady. What a refreshing message to the world. You are an inspiration to young people from sea to shining sea. We will miss you when you leave but will always be a part of this wonderful state. Keep keepin on girl. 🙏🏾✝️😊

  • @sheriscofield7487
    @sheriscofield7487 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for being brave Grace! You are an inspiration to me to never give up on those I love whose lights have dimmed. Blessings...❤

  • @johnleach4880
    @johnleach4880 Рік тому +5

    One of Gods warriors. She'll always have a significant place in the annals of OU softball. Best of luck to her and a equally devoted believer Turk. A match made only in heaven.

  • @Hangtime37
    @Hangtime37 Рік тому +3

    Amazing. Thank you Lord!!!!!!!

  • @fronk3653
    @fronk3653 Рік тому +1

    What a speech. I'm overjoyed.

  • @NFS305
    @NFS305 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see NCAA publish this.

  • @LARRYCAL
    @LARRYCAL Рік тому +1

    Thank you Grace for all the great memories. Turk is a blessed Man God bless you

  • @lynneschannel7325
    @lynneschannel7325 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful, Grace. Brings tears to my eyes. You & Michael be richly blessed. 😊

  • @randysiler7458
    @randysiler7458 Рік тому

    So proud of them and I have never followed them. I just randomly have watched college softball occasionally on television. Always was impressed with the talent. 👍👍🙏

  • @c.w1559
    @c.w1559 Рік тому +1

    Soo proud of her!!! Praise God for her strength and voice

  • @wendellolden1796
    @wendellolden1796 Рік тому +6

    Congrats on the engagement and let God lead you guys 🙏🏿

  • @leeyadrick4469
    @leeyadrick4469 Рік тому +1

    I am so impressed with the courage of her and her teammates. They are truly blessed!!! Thank you, young ladies to remind me of your power!!!

  • @chantalsmalley400
    @chantalsmalley400 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for being such a good example for the upcoming youth! You are inspiring … keep sharing your faith with that strength and conviction 🙏

  • @debbieschronk8327
    @debbieschronk8327 Рік тому +1

    You are the absolute greatest God must love and admire your Goodness!!! You are touching peoples heart all over the word!, please never stop!,

  • @Summer_09
    @Summer_09 10 місяців тому +1

    this was so good it gave me chills everything she said was so motivating and true!!! 😊
    god bless grace lyons

  • @gmass7238
    @gmass7238 Рік тому +2

    She is an amazing young lady ... God Bless you in your next chapters of life...

  • @johnjohn7551
    @johnjohn7551 Рік тому +1

    Love these girls for sticking up for themselves because they are winners! Dont stop beating the hell out of these other teams and celebrate as much as you want. U deserve it just like the NFL players enjoy it. Im now a huge fan!

  • @1117jone
    @1117jone Рік тому +1

    So beautiful ❤️❤️ made e cry happy tears!

  • @robertsutphen2333
    @robertsutphen2333 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou young lady. I watched you and your team through out then entire year. I’ve enjoyed you so much and Thankyou for praising God !

  • @salvadorperez2450
    @salvadorperez2450 Рік тому

    I'm UCLA fan but softball has so much sportsmanship, i feel for seniors and this new tradition of letter toSB bless u Grace gonna miss ur competitiveness just u all grow on us all fans thru ur4years

  • @chrisdilbeck2565
    @chrisdilbeck2565 Рік тому +1

    This young lady has has amazed me so many times on and off the field but this brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart I pray God continues bless you all the days of your life and hope HE reveals so many amazing things that are done in HIS name . Thanks for all you do

  • @staceyboulmetis6862
    @staceyboulmetis6862 Рік тому +1

    You have changed my life!

  • @jamiebellamy6235
    @jamiebellamy6235 8 місяців тому +1

    It was hard to deal with you beating Clemson. After watching this I have so much respect for you and your program. You are a shining light for Christ.

  • @lorrainegrobler340
    @lorrainegrobler340 Рік тому

    What a testimony.
    What a brave and sincere woman. God bless you

  • @3434arc1
    @3434arc1 Рік тому +11

    With role models like Grace Lyons I can't help but feel optimistic about America's future despite the current political climate.

  • @user-bt8vn3dj6o
    @user-bt8vn3dj6o Рік тому +1

    Beautiful words.

  • @Elise777ful
    @Elise777ful Рік тому +5

    Beautiful letter and testimony of the righteousness, hope, peace, and joy found only in the Father and His Son! Thank you for your bold faith. He is WORTHY!

  • @828_Nate
    @828_Nate Рік тому +1

    Wow!! Thank you for showing this
    !

  • @lizperr
    @lizperr Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @susanmiller6237
    @susanmiller6237 Рік тому +1

    God bless these ladies always 🙏❤

  • @scottmichael3745
    @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +1

    What a magnificent human being!! She's got her head screwed on Right! ❤

  • @michaelbrady7041
    @michaelbrady7041 Рік тому +3

    Grace, the Sooner nation will miss and love you forever.

    • @randykaylunsford8896
      @randykaylunsford8896 Рік тому

      What a powerful testimony! Your name "Grace Lyons" is truly no accident! It is prophetic for what God is doing at this time in history. The righteous are (supposed to be) as bold as LIONS! And GRACE is what makes righteousness attainable. So, the boldness of His remnant is what will deliver the GRACE to this generation! Thank you young lady for your grace and for your "lioness" boldness!! Your obedience has changed the world!

  • @carlanfoltz8536
    @carlanfoltz8536 Рік тому

    😭thank you for your courage to shine His light!❤

  • @susang.6670
    @susang.6670 Рік тому

    So special! You are the embodiment of the title hymn "Amazing Grace ". 😊❤

  • @missann7
    @missann7 Рік тому +6

    Love this!!

  • @daneikermann4923
    @daneikermann4923 Рік тому +2

    Praise the Lord!!! Thank you Grace for a very timely message.We love you and yours!! Amen!!!

  • @CarolinaNocked
    @CarolinaNocked Рік тому

    I love this SOOO much and it will touch so many people. Bless you 🙏

  • @aelh123
    @aelh123 Рік тому +1

    Chills down my whole body ! ❤️‍🔥

  • @jeffreyscott7126
    @jeffreyscott7126 Рік тому +1

    What a great testimony! Congratulations on your team's national championship and God bless you as you live your life!

  • @jarvongodley-jh3hl
    @jarvongodley-jh3hl Рік тому +5

    I love this and I want to ou myself

  • @jmpsportsintl7607
    @jmpsportsintl7607 Рік тому

    Blessings to.the team and the university

  • @ShellbackUSN
    @ShellbackUSN Рік тому

    God bless her, the team and God bless America!

  • @TomR-GentlmnFarmer
    @TomR-GentlmnFarmer 11 місяців тому

    So amazingly inspirational, wow !! Thx 🙏

  • @brianoden1798
    @brianoden1798 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless you Grace ! Your parents gave you a most proper name!

  • @fernandoguevara8258
    @fernandoguevara8258 Рік тому +1

    'How beautiful are the feet of those who share the Gospel of Grace". Keep running the race until the finish. Lord Bless you. And thank you!

  • @lanceglassgow3761
    @lanceglassgow3761 Рік тому

    I wish I could like this video a million times. It is young people like this that give me hope for our countries future. ⛪️

  • @jalenwillis2605
    @jalenwillis2605 Рік тому +1

    Amen that was a good story Grace you have accomplished so much at OU 🙏❤️

  • @joflemig
    @joflemig Рік тому +2

    I loved this! Thank you, Grace. ❤