SOCCER PRAYER
Almighty God, creator of all,
As people from every nation gather with excitement and enthusiasm for the World Soccer Cup of 2010
  may South Africans be good hosts, our visitors welcome guests
  and the players from every team be blessed with good sportsmanship and health.
May your Spirit of fairness, justice and peace prevail, amongst players and all involved.
May we each contribute in our own positive ways
   to prevent, control and fight crime and corruption, hooliganism of any kind
   and exploitation and abuse, especially of those most vulnerable.
May those far away from home and those in their families across the world
  find much joy in this occasion to celebrate the beautiful game of soccer  
  and the beautiful game of life
  according to Your plan
  for the common good of all. A poor kid’s prayer

We love our game of soccer, Lord,
We play it in our street
With boys and girls, all ages too
We play in our bare feet.
No boots or jerseys do we have
We’re short of funds you know
I pray that you will help us out
We want our team to grow.

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