The 31-year-old has been very outspoken about his faith in the past, saying that Jesus sets the foundation for his life.
“The ultimate foundation of my life is to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus,” he told the Sports Spectrum Podcast last year. “And that means so much more than just checking a box and saying you’re a Christian.”
Cousins explains that he handles the pressure of his weighty role on the field by keeping his priorities in perspective. For him, that means putting God first.
“God is so much bigger than pleasing a boss or pleasing a teacher or winning a group of friends,” said Cousins. “God is so much bigger than that. He can lead you to the right people. He can create the right environment, the right situation, the right college opportunity. You don’t have to bend over to the ways of the world. You can work and strive to please the Lord and then He will make things work out for you in turn.”
