Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is making headlines for more than his stellar performance on the field. As he prepares for the 2024 regular-season finale and another playoff run, Stroud shared a personal and heartfelt goal for 2025—deepening his relationship with God.

During a press conference on Saturday, Stroud reflected on his journey through a season filled with challenges, including injuries and team setbacks. Yet, his focus for the future wasn’t about trophies or stats. Instead, Stroud spoke about his spiritual growth.

“Lock it back in with the Lord,” he said when asked about his aspirations for the coming year. “Kinda in the lukewarm season—one foot in, one foot out. The Lord has helped me get outta that. So, that’s really my 2025 goal: to be locked in with the Lord as much as possible.”

Stroud shared practical steps he’s taking to strengthen his faith, including fasting, praying, and becoming more actively involved in a church community in Houston. “That’s my 2025 goal—being closer to the Lord.”

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Stroud has never been shy about his faith. Following the Texans’ playoff win last season, he gave glory to God—a moment NBC edited out of its social media coverage, sparking conversations about faith and sports in the public square.

In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Stroud emphasized the importance of the Christian community in the NFL. “I feel like, of course, football is amazing, but one day this sport will be done. This is our passion, but I think our purposes are bigger than just football,” he said. “It’s cool to see people use their platform to show their purpose in the Lord.”

Stroud also expressed a desire to help others through his faith. “God loves you no matter what,” he said. “That’s really the light I feel like we’re trying to shine.”

With the Texans making back-to-back playoff appearances under Stroud’s leadership, the young quarterback is proving to be a force on the field. However, his openness about his faith and his commitment to using his platform for a higher purpose resonates far beyond the game.

As he sets his sights on 2025, Stroud’s bold declaration to prioritize his spiritual growth serves as a reminder that success isn’t measured solely in victories and accolades but in one’s walk with God.

For Stroud, the ultimate goal isn’t just to win games—it’s to stay “locked in” with the Lord. And for his growing fan base, both in Houston and across the Christian community, that’s a victory worth celebrating.