Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day, for these two teams, for the chance to study, to understand the world around us a little better, for the health to be here, for the thrill of a sporting event and for individuals leaning to play as a team. Entrust your prayer intentions to our network of monasteries. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. This includes the wins as well as the losses. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. That would be radical, but it would also be retraining our hearts to properly worship in the midst of competition. and with respect for members of the opposing team. Amen. Many times in these gaps the team talks to one another and receives instruction from the coaching staff. My drive comes from the Holy Spirit. Lord, I admit that my prayers before competition are more focused on the scoreboard than on becoming like You. Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others. Being disappointed and hurting because of the loss is not ungodlyit is quite human. When we look back on this competition, let us see that we committed ourselves fully to the game and emerged with dignity and respect for our competition. (Isaiah 40:31, NIV), "Dear God, may everything I am be a prayer to you". Lord, we thank you for the gifts and abilities you have blessed these athletes with, and we pray that they may use them to glorify you. injuries and that you will be with us as we leave this place today/tonight. For the Christian athlete prayer is a practice of the presence of God in relationship in the midst of all things. Amen. Through the pain and through the cheers, I will not give in or give up. She is in need of your help to get her through these hard times of physical and mental restraint. the outcome. May your loving heart fill each of us so that, We could realize that it is not winning that truly counts. Once the game clock goes to zero, its a great time for gratitude. This doesnt mean that we spend our entire day with hands folded or held up to the heavens saying formal prayers. You told me to run in such a way as to get the prize. "Our creative words, music and films are to serve youour heart is to bring hope into suffering, light into dark places, and inspiration to release God's love like a wave of restoration into a broken world. Have athletes perform in front of spectators and peers. Protect them from injury and harm. Help us to enter into this event with love, wisdom and strength in our hearts. Today, we gather together to represent our School/Church. May my love and worship of You supersede all things in my heart today whether we win, lose or draw., God let the practice of my craft be expressed fully in the game today when I have opportunity. Amen. It includes that slower time in the race that devastates you after training so hard for better results. I pray that you may find him and be found in him before, during, and after you enter your athletic arena. Any athlete, regardless of sport or level of competition, should include a Athlete Mobility Workout in their training routine. Every game has planned breaks in the actionhalftime, quarters, time between periods, races, etc. A few days before the start of the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul, the French team is traveling to a battered country. We ask this in your name, Lord Jesus. Forbid me to rejoice in the adversity of others. Amen. Let the competition make me strong, but never hostile. My love for the game is evidence of my love for You. It includes gratitude for gold medals and if you gave up the winning goal. Athletic competition prayers should never be about rah-rah or a desperate plea for a big win! Help me to use them as gifts from you. We humbly gratify You for guiding us in our efforts to showcase the mathematical prowess You have entrusted with us, in every attempt to help others treasure and hone their own skills and talents, and in every move to inch our way up to the highest level of competitions such as these. Amen. Positive Parental Involvement In Sports. You train my hands for battle. Many times there may be even be opportunities for group prayer among Christians on your team. To those who lack might, you increase their power. I am exhausted from training and playing hard. Amen. Show her the way to give also strength of those girls around her so that she to can help them to achieve their goals. So what follows is both practical and provocative. Let this free me from anxiety and fear of failure., Lord, let me hold no grudges against coaches, officials or my competitors today. If you did well, give glory to Jesus. Keep us safe from injury and harm. We pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit. Christian prayer should express our dependence upon God for all things and the centrality of forgiveness found in the gospel. Help me to learn something that matters once the game is over. Let competition make me strong but never hostile. We pray this in your most holy name. .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Philip Kosloski - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}published on 02/13/22. Always let me help my opponent up. In every victory and every loss, I play for You. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Want to see fewer ads on Aleteia? Give each one of us the courage to play the game in a manner, which by our wordsand our actions, is pleasing to you. Amen. Share with us your Spirit of peace and love for one another. Thank you for all you have given me. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." Prayer for Eternal Prize Powerful Father, you told me that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Keep Jesus words in mind as we reflect on how we should pray: Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Prayer for Exhaustion Merciful God, you give strength to the weary. If you did well, give glory to Jesus. Help us internalize the values of humility and sportsmanship, and grant us the humility or courage to accept whatever result awaits us. We pray for the safety of these athletes. Here is a great prayer that you can pray before a game, competition, workout or even practice: "Lord, I compete for You alone. Please bless our team with passion for this wonderful sport, with unity of heart and mind and with a vision to try our hardest. 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. How can you develop your prayer life in the arena of competition? Athlete's team prayer before a game of sport (a team prayer for before a sports game such as football or baseball). Some athletes in America recite this prayer before competitions in our day. All of my abilities are from You, Jesus. How should we pour out our hearts before God so that we will be spiritually ready for competition? Here is a great prayer that you can pray before a game, competition, workout or even practice: 1. In Your name, I pray. Prayers as athletes who follow Jesus should be no different. Prayer for Help through Injury Dear God, thank you for giving me life and my athletic abilities. Athletic competition is a very human endeavor. Help us to be the best we can possibly be, striving to play fairly and to play well. Share with us your Spirit of peace and love for one another. Help us to conduct ourselves as you would, with grace and kindness. You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. If you did terrible give your pain to him as well in prayer. May all our actions give glory to your name and promote peace and love to the world. Some athletes in America recite this prayer before competitions in our day. Remind me that sports are just games. I pray that I do not seek individual glory or accolades, but rather that I play for your glory and for the good of my team. My love for the game is evidence of my love for You. The Lord's Prayer and its use in sport is discussed as it is commonly used by athletes and teams in association with athletic competition. I wear Your jersey, Lord. We thank you especially for the ability to participate in sports today together, as a team. Let praise be the sound that fills up my soul, Help us to be aware Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! The Prayer of Jabezan ancient prayer from the bible for protection, guidance and blessingJabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Prayer for Sportsmanship Conduct All-powerful Lord, help me to play the game with all my energy and strength. Sign up for our Premium service. Help me to learn something that matters We humbly bow down to You as we seek forgiveness for our sins: when we were tempted to cheat, to let laziness overcome our zeal, to doubt others and ourselves, and to doubt even You, dear God, among all other wrongs we have committed. If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy. These inspirational prayers and bible verses for athletes serve as the perfect source of inspiration to the types of things you can speak to the Lord about. your children, no matter what uniform we wear. In today's society prayer has been a pivotal part of many athletes' lives. As a follower of Jesus, an attitude of gratitude is the right rhythm of heart after games. It has been renamed and reposted here with Reids permission. We ask that all involved in todays/tonights game may be kept free from injuriesand that you will be with us as we leave this place today/tonight. (a prayer suitable for a team to pray before a sports game such as baseball, softball or basketball). They do it to get a crown that will not last. My only goal is to glorify the name of Christ. Introduction. Grant to all athletes, coaches, and fans, strength to pursue excellenceduring this event. If I lose,keep me from envy. Amen. I do it to get a crown that will last forever. You can't be with your child every step of the way, but that doesn't mean you can't unite your hearts with his or her stance on the field. Help us to play to the best of our abilities. A few post-game ideas as we close. And realize that as long as they have done their best, it is also a victory for them. Practice Positive Self Talk. "(Philippians 4:13, NIV), "but those who hope in the Lord