Football Star Raheem Sterling Baptized, Commits Life to Christ

Raheem Sterling, one of England’s top footballers, has embraced Christianity. In a recent baptism ceremony, the 29-year-old publicly committed his life to Christ. The player recently joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea and shared a powerful testimony about his journey toward faith.

A video circulating on social media shows Sterling, dressed in a white t-shirt and trousers, stepping into a baptismal tank surrounded by his church community. After reciting “I vow, Oh Lord, I offer me until death,” he was immersed in water as a gospel choir sang “Goodbye World.” His sons, Thiago and Thai, were present at the ceremony, reportedly in Jamaica, his birthplace.

The former Liverpool superstar Raheem Sterling gives his life to God and gets baptised, harvest is plentiful .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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— Kyakuwa Henry (@KyakuwaHenry1) September 9, 2024

Sterling opened up about how fame and material success had led him astray. “I was chasing my ego,” he said, reflecting on his life. “I was going into different environments, doing certain things, and I realized this isn’t who I truly am.”

The football star explained that his desire to provide for his family initially drove his pursuit of wealth, but it ultimately led to an empty path. With a renewed focus on faith, Sterling credits his mother’s influence for his spiritual transformation.

Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly supportive. One post praised him for “putting God first, as it should be.” Sterling is set to make his debut for Arsenal this weekend.