23. Why Did Ray Lewis Have "Psalms 91" on His Undershirt?

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Abby Ohlheiser writes an article on February 3rd, questioning why the linebacker of the Ravens, Ray Lewis, had "Psalms 91" written on his shirt. She begins her article by explaining that this particular Psalms, is about hardship, but Ohlheiser states that this is not the first time we see this shirt. She explains that Lewis has a facination with the book of Psalms and with King Davi. So much, that in a conversation with him he says that he identifies most with David. Lewis also says; "For me, through the ups and downs, the roller coasters of 17 years, you have to find a safe place, you have to find that place that is very quiet in your head, and anytime I read it, anytime I come across it, my Bible, the first Scripture in there is Psalms 91." Ohlheiser also states that no one knows for sure why this is his favorite scripture, if it's just a new identification, or if it has something to do with the torntriceps injury in October, or even his fight 13 years ago; that two men ended up killed. She also says that the Psalm talks about hardship, which is now his identity, and he is now very open about his faith views and enthusiastic. Ohlheiser explains that this is why Lewis, after winning the Super Bowl and playing "presumably" his last NFL game, he quotes Romans 8:31; after the game, that states; "When God is for you, who can be against you?"

In this article Ohlheiser explains to the readers why the linebacker of the Ravens in his possibly last NFL game uses Psalms 91 on his shirt. She uses cause and effect showing that going through hardship may have resulted him to identify himself with this Psalms. She uses strong diction throughout her article explaining her point of view, and showing how Lewis has been enthusiastic and open about his faith, even to say that he most identifies with King David from the bible, because he is a flawed man but also is righteous and a warrior. Ohlheiser also states her opinion, whn saying that no one knows if he likes this verse because he identified with it, or if its because of past years injuries and fights. She ends her article very strong, by quoting the post-game interview phrase that Lewis said: "When God is for you, who can be against you?"