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At age 14, Taylor Booth said, he moved away from his home in Utah to pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
Within three years he was learning to navigate life in the professional sports world while living on his own in Munich, Germany.
In a recorded message, Booth told a young adult audience at a devotional in Versailles, France, how his faith in the Lord and membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints guided him through those pivotal years.
The 23-year-old is now a forward for the U.S. men’s soccer team, preparing to play in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“The one thing that has stayed constant with me through all these experiences and journey has been my faith, knowing that God is always there for me,” Booth said. “It’s helped me stay grounded. It’s helped me look at the bigger picture and remember that He is aware of me. He knows my needs. He knows my strengths and my weaknesses, and He wants nothing more than for me to feel His life and joy.”
Booth was joined by other Latter-day Saint Olympic athletes and one Church leader in addressing young adults on the topic of “Sports and the Gospel” at a devotional in a Versailles meetinghouse on Sunday, July 28. The devotional, streamed live in French and translated into English, is available for viewing on YouTube.
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