Poem June 25, 2007 Issue

Kids' Psalms

with contributions from Ian Carlson, Sam Soetarman

Soccer Psalm

God, You are my coach and my teammate.
I can be humble.
God leads me down the green field. God keeps me energetic.
I have balance with God.
I can think of game strategies with God.
I feel the support of my teammates, my coach, and God.
Things like missing a goal—
or a player booting the ball
where I can't get it way down field—
can't stop me,
because I reflect God's qualities
of speed, good control, and good teamwork.
I have a fun time playing against my opponents.
And I'm glad they came so we could play a good game.

Ian Carlson, 10
Missouri

My Psalm

Daddy, God, I am Sam,
and you already know all about me.
I'm writing this for other people, not just me.
You are good.
You guide us.
You love us.
I'm happy that You are here to help us,
all the time and everywhere.

Sam Soetarman, 10
California