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February 08, 2005
An Athlete's Prayer
I'm not the praying type, but if I were ever asked to give one for atheletes, I like this one by Gregg Easterbrook:
God, let me play well but fairly.
Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Forbid me to rejoice in the adversity of others.
See me not when I am cheered, but when I bend to help my opponent up.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy;
if I am denied, keep me from envy.
Remind me that sports are just games.
Help me to learn something that matters once the game is over.
And if through athletics I set an example, let it be a good one.
Posted by KinCross at February 8, 2005 10:04 AM