A Psalm for those hurting after England's World Cup loss, or for anyone feeling pain in their sport.
O Lord, why?
Why did you allow us to get so far, and then take away my dream?
They say ‘it’s only a game’ but I feel the weight of all those 56 years of hurt.
I feel ashamed, like I’ve let everyone down.
My family and friends.My team and my nation.And my feed feeds this feeling of failure.
O Lord, why?
Was it because of something I did? Or didn’t do?Did I not train hard enough? Eat well enough?Is it because you love other people more than me?Lord, answer me!
Father, I know those are lies.So now I say to myself:
“I trust in your unfailing love;My heart rejoices in your salvation.”
#Blessed isn’t just for after a victory#Godsplan is not just for when we win.
We’re going home but I know you are still at work to make me more like Jesus and to bring me to my heavenly home.And you’ll still use sport; and its joy and pain, to make me more like Jesus whilst I wait.
My pain is not comparable to your love.My value is not defined by how I played.
My identity is not found in the badge on my chest, but in the Spirit in my heart.
“I trust in your unfailing love;My heart rejoices in your salvation.I will sing the Lord’s praise,for He has been good to me.”
