Tim Tebow found out this morning that he’d been released from the New England Patriots. While female fans on Twitter were busy making wedding plans, the newly “single” Tebow took a minute to thanks the Patriots for the opportunity.

I would like to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, Coach McDaniels and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity… — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

…to be a part of such a classy organization. I pray for nothing but the best for you all. I will remain in relentless pursuit… — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

…of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback. 2 Corinthians 12:9:And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient… — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

…for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather… — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

…boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. — Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) August 31, 2013

Tebow’s shout-out to former coach Bill Belichick was favorited more than 4,000 times.

Via 5 tweets, @TimTebow thanked the Pats & reaffirmed his lifelong dream of being an nfl qb. Classy. (And I'm not even a fangirl!) — Heather Whaling (@prtini) August 31, 2013

.@TimTebow You are a Christian gentleman and a 1st-class guy. God bless you, sir. — The 12th Fan (@Josh_Painter) August 31, 2013

@TimTebow Love your heart in this Tim. Praying God's perfect will to be done in your life! Blessings!! — Justin Rizzo (@justinrizzoihop) August 31, 2013

@TimTebow praying for you brother. God's not done with you yet;-) — Colton Dixon (@coltondixon) August 31, 2013

@TimTebow Godspeed, brotha. You're a class act. Even for a Gator… — Greg (@CajunConservatv) August 31, 2013

@TimTebow All Things In Good time for your relentless pursuit on a football career! I will be Praying for You!! God Bless!! — Bo Mitchell (@kimmons2) August 31, 2013

I hope the GOP drafts Tim Tebow. We need more people who don't just talk the talk but walk the walk. — Young Conservatives (@YoungCons) August 31, 2013

God bless You, Tim Tebow. — Dennis Miller (@DennisDMZ) August 31, 2013

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