Been thinking a lot lately about putting together a soccer team with the purpose of being Jesus on the field. I've been thinking about what it would look like to have a team devoted to playing only for Jesus. I've been thinking what that team would look like. I think it would look a lot different than any other team; truly, if it didn't, we would be doing something wrong.
My dream is to assemble a team who plays hard, plays well, but most importantly reaches out to others. This team would live out Christ's command to 'love our neighbors' as we serve our opponents. It would be as simple as supplying water for our opponents, of being humble in victory and joyful in defeat. Instead of running up the score, we would seek to help our opponents succeed. We would give them opportunities to do well. To be first, we would be willing to be last. We would live the difference.
So I'm working on putting this team together. If you are interested, let me know. Games will be on Tuesday or Wednesday nights with the Austin Sports and Social Club. Talent (or lack of) isn't that important. Only requirements for the league are you are atleast 21 and have not played D-1 soccer in atleast two years.
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