Photography by Manuel Auset Photography by Tim Smith Honor Photography
Rivaldo waves to his fans as he walks off field after playing for
his team, Football Club Barcelona. Rivaldo and his wife, Eliza,
are dedicated to helping others find faith in Jesus Christ, as
they know that Jesus is the only foundation on which a person
can stand victoriously.
soccer soccer player in Europe. I had the th
opportunity to play with him
in 2015 before my retirement that year.y
This is one of the personal
highlights of my career.
In closing, I want you to consider consider
the invitation God gave to me. I
believe that right now, He is saying the the
same thing to you: “My child, if
you accept Me, you will live.”
Are you ready to experience the full life G
God has prepared for you? Are you
ready for fear, guilt, shame, confusion, anxiety,anxie
and hopelessness to lift from
your shoulders? Jesus can do that for you. He He
did it for me.
Again, I want to say: of all the awards, honors,honor
and trophies I’ve ever received,
the salvation Jesus gave me is the greatest. And A
I didn’t have to do a thing to
earn it. It is His free gift. Why don’t you receive receive
His gift of salvation—the greatest
victory ever—right now? Pray with me:
Dear Jesus, I ask You to come into my life.lif
I accept You as my Lord and
Savior. I believe that You died for my sin sin
and have risen again so that I
can have eternal life. I want the life You have h
for me—abundant life here
on earth and eternal life with You forever.
Fill me with Your Spirit, God, and
take my burdens from me. Today, I give give
my life to You. Help me to stay
committed to growing in You so that I will constantly c
be changed and reflect
You in all my ways. Amen.
Rivaldo pictured with his family at Camp Nou Stadium
in Barcelona, Spain. His relationship with Christ helped
Rivaldo become a more patient and loving husband,
father, and grandfather.
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