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Interview with Jake Long

Dreams just keep coming true for this rodeo cowboy

Known as Jake Long

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Jake is married to the beautiful Tasha Long and they have two beautiful children.  I have not ever met them personally but I’ve heard such wonderful things about each of them. I have been blessed to get an interview with him. I had the help of his awesome mom, Pam Weatherby.

 

Jake grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas.  In town I am very familiar with, growing up in North East Oklahoma myself. Jake is the son of Crickett Long  and Pam Weatherby.  He began his career roping at Junior rodeo’s in Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. Jake won his first buckle at the young age of eight years old. He won two horse trailers in 1999 team roping in Guthrie and Pawhuska Oklahoma.  I 2007 Jake  won his first truck. It was a Dodge so you know it was a good one (of course writers opinion).  He won his truck at the Dodge finals in Pocatella, ID.

 

Jake won the Champion Heeler  at the George Strait team roping in San Antonio in 2007  this time he won another nice new shiny truck this one was a Chevy truck and he also won a horse trailer as well as his earnings

 

In 2010 Jake’s dreams just continued coming true.  He was roping with Brady Tryan, of  Huntley, Montana.  They took first in St. Paul, Oregon and Silver City, New Mexico and placed in a lot of other big rodeos.  Jake also became a 2010 WNFR qualified contestant!  Making it a dream come true!

 

It is now 2014 and once again Jake Long as made it back to the National Finals Rodeo.   Jake has answered a few questions for this blog and I hope that you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about him.

 

Thank you Jake Long and Pam Weatherby for helping me get the word out to others that dreams really do come true!!

 

INTERVIEW WITH JAKE LONG 

It’s that time of year again!! It’s the WNFR14! How many years does this make for you as a NFR qualifying contestant Jake?

Jake:  4 years

 

At what age did you know that this was the dream you would follow?

Jake:  As long  as I can remember

 

Who has influenced you the most in your career?

Jake:  Clay O’Brien Cooper, also I have had several friends who help me learn to rope and progress. My family has always been a huge influence and great support for me.

 

What would you say the most difficult situations are that you face out on the road?

Jake:  All night drives and schedule conflicts

 

If you could tell us what it takes to be a winner what would you say?

Jake:  To be a winner have faith, dedication, lots of practice, and confidence in yourself!

How does your faith play a role in your Roping Career?

Jake:  God blessed me with an amazing talent and I am so thankful for it. I have to have faith and know He will help me every step along the way.

 

Is there one main piece of advice you can give to all of those kids and adults out there who want to pursue their dreams?

Jake:  Stay focused and keep your eye on the goal.

 

There are a lot of Team Ropers out there that watch you close and want to learn all they can from you; what are three tips you would have for them in their Roping years ahead?

Jake:  Maintain your game plan. Do not conform to others. Keep strong and focused staying mentally ready.

 

**Be be sure to check out this YouTube video to learn more about**

**Jake Long and his faith and how it plays a role in his roping.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does God have to say about having Dreams and Goals?

What does God have to say about having Dreams and Goals?  A lot!!!!!

God Himself has Dreams and Goals for us.  Sometimes we start looking at our hurts, and lack instead of what God has planned for you.  We have to believe He wants big things for us before we can believe for those big things for ourselves.

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

How do we know What God has to say about having Dreams and Goals?  We have to search out His words.  We have to stay in prayer and seek the things God has for us.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

The great things He has for us will only be added to us when we are putting Him and His ways before our own.

 

What do you do when you don’t know exactly where He wants you or what He wants you doing?  You do the last thing you know He told you to do.  You step out in Faith and then you listen for His direction step by step for your Dreams and Goals….

Genesis 12:1-3 ESV

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Abram had no idea what was next for him.  He kept wanting God to show him the entire lay out of the plan.  God wanted Abram to trust Him for the directions one step at a time.  So just like Abram when God tells you what to do even if that first step is just to SEEK HIM then you go and you do as He has told you.  The rest will follow.  Many times God directed Abram to go and he obeyed and was blessed abundantly.

 

There are times in our lives that no one from the outside can advice us or teach us what to do.  The people around you  may not understand exactly what it is God has called you to do.  You need to remember you have the GREAT TEACHER LIVING RIGHT INSIDE YOU!!!


1 John 2:27 ESV

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

This is not to say that we cant have help from those God placed in outlives.  Just make sure their advice aligns up with what God is saying to you and that they are not Dream Thieves.  Joseph’s own brothers were dream thieves.

What does God say about those lost years, or finances or hopes and dreams?  He says He is in the restoration business….

 Joel 2:25 ESV

I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.

Start thanking God for restoring your hopes and Dreams.  Ask Him to help you be a goal setter and not to live a  life regretted.

 

So What does God say about Dreams and Goals?

We now know that He has lots to say and it now depends upon us to LISTEN!!!

 

Dreaming Above and Beyond

Cassie Gilman