The Soccer Psalms – Psalm 131

This past December, I released a new book, The Soccer Psalms, as a self-published work. (You can also find The Football Psalms-a British version-if you appreciate the different terms around the game). Both books are available globally on Amazon and contain 31 psalms that have been translated into “soccer psalms” — with words, language, and metaphors that connect soccer to God’s Word. I also include some reflection on the context and writing as well as some questions for reflection. Check out the book! The Soccer Psalms: https://mybook.to/thesoccerpsalms The Football Psalms: https://mybook.to/thefootballpsalms-uk Today, on the podcast, I read—Psalm 131 and Soccer Psalm 131—from the book, and share the reflection and mediation questions. What does it look like for an elite athlete to have perspective and not worry so much about their career or making their own “destiny” when it comes to the Beautiful Game? Does an elite soccer player or coach ever reach a point where they don’t need to learn anything else? Psalm 131 and the Soccer Psalm 131 could be a daily reminder that we need to have patience and be willing and open to being trained by God for all that he has in store. I suggest one memorizes this psalm or soccer psalm and recite it as you lace up the boots and put on the shinguards. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10-15 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.