Shoulder pads and helmets will be strapped and donned to take the field of glory,
Numbered jerseys will display those who will determine the game’s final outcome,
Who will step up and make the game changing play – writing the end of the story?
What selfless block laid on a defender downfield will result in a touchdown long run?
What all out hustle on a punt or kickoff will jolt the ball from the arms of the contender?
What bone jarring tackle will result in both pain and fear in the psyche of the others?
Who will set the tone on the first play of the game blasting through all the defenders?
Who will be a unified stone wall unable to be penetrated as a band of brothers?
Who will grab hold of the pass that at first seems too distant – too far out of reach?
Who will sacrifice their body and play with heart and soul leaving all on the line?
Which one will step up when fatigue makes others coward and willingly accept defeat?
Which ones will play with heart from the first play until there is no longer any time?
Most importantly of all, as you stride the battle field like gladiators clad in green,
As you play for the glory of parents, self, and the pride of grand old Paradise,
When the game is over and score board fades, what does all of it really mean?
Was it worth all the running, practicing, lifting iron, was it worth all the sacrifice?
I challenge you men on this game to play for something grander than all the above,
Play like warriors who will never quit, never ease up, who will never ever surrender,
Play for the champion Jesus who died cruelly and brutally to demonstrate His love,
Play for His glory so that when the game and your career end – His name is remembered,
Enjoy this game called football – play with all your heart, passion and all your power,
Play for God’s glory – play with souls possessed by a greater power found within,
Not this game or any other - but knowing the champion Jesus will be your finest hour,
Play for the fame of His name and He will give you all the needed strength to contend.
Numbered jerseys will display those who will determine the game’s final outcome,
Who will step up and make the game changing play – writing the end of the story?
What selfless block laid on a defender downfield will result in a touchdown long run?
What all out hustle on a punt or kickoff will jolt the ball from the arms of the contender?
What bone jarring tackle will result in both pain and fear in the psyche of the others?
Who will set the tone on the first play of the game blasting through all the defenders?
Who will be a unified stone wall unable to be penetrated as a band of brothers?
Who will grab hold of the pass that at first seems too distant – too far out of reach?
Who will sacrifice their body and play with heart and soul leaving all on the line?
Which one will step up when fatigue makes others coward and willingly accept defeat?
Which ones will play with heart from the first play until there is no longer any time?
Most importantly of all, as you stride the battle field like gladiators clad in green,
As you play for the glory of parents, self, and the pride of grand old Paradise,
When the game is over and score board fades, what does all of it really mean?
Was it worth all the running, practicing, lifting iron, was it worth all the sacrifice?
I challenge you men on this game to play for something grander than all the above,
Play like warriors who will never quit, never ease up, who will never ever surrender,
Play for the champion Jesus who died cruelly and brutally to demonstrate His love,
Play for His glory so that when the game and your career end – His name is remembered,
Enjoy this game called football – play with all your heart, passion and all your power,
Play for God’s glory – play with souls possessed by a greater power found within,
Not this game or any other - but knowing the champion Jesus will be your finest hour,
Play for the fame of His name and He will give you all the needed strength to contend.
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