You'll have to take the principle shared now and apply it to your own sports unique circumstances and game structures but it is applicable across all sports. Dear Lord God, Thank you for all the gifts you have given us. Food. Help me to learn something that matters once the game is over. Dear Lord God, Thank you for all the gifts you have given us. If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy. It is not immodest to perform in the arena and display the talents which derive from God grace. May it foster love and camaraderie amongst all present here today. 3. (Isaiah 40:31, NIV). Help us to play with all our strength and with the spirit of good sportsmanship. Prayer for Referees Almighty Father, we ask that your wisdom comes over the referees for our game, so that they may have clarity of thought and discernment when making the calls. Any athlete, regardless of sport or level of competition, should include a Athlete Mobility Workout in their training routine. In Your name, I pray. Grant that we not take days like this for granted. Many athletes are superstitious, or go through the same series of progressions or habits before competition, because they believe it gives them luck or a better chance to perform optimally. It does mean that all of life is spent in the presence of God and in a posture of heart that is prayerful. But lets focus here on your personal prayer life. Strong and faithful God,as we come together for this contest,we ask you to bless these athletes.Keep them safe from injury and harm,instill in them respect for each other,and reward them for their perseverance.Lead us all to the rewards of your kingdomwhere you live and reign for ever and ever. The prayer can be simply focused on the health and well-being of all involved, and that each athlete will perform their best. my heart. May all our actions give glory to your name and promote peace and love to theworld. The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. All of life is in relationship with God for the Christian and this certainly includes the moments before, during and after our games. Amen. We pray this in your most holy name. Calm or minds so we can think clearly and play our best. (a team prayer for before a sports game such as football or baseball). A few days before the start of the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Istanbul, the French team is traveling to a battered country. Every time I compete, I stand for the cross. Every game has planned breaks in the actionhalftime, quarters, time between periods, races, etc. Athletic competition is a very human endeavor. No matter what they do, no matter how wicked, please allow me to forgive. Always let me help my opponent up. "I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us. In his message for the Jubilee of Sports, he composed a short prayer for all athletes,. Some of these habits, may include praying. Prayer to Understand Winning Dear Jesus, all good athletes are disciplined in their training. Amen. Amen. My only goal is to glorify the name of Christ. Always remember hes a good father who loves his kids and is making you into a person that reflects His character. I wait for you, Lord, to give me new strengthto run and not get tired. Help me heart to fully realize that the training will yield bountiful fruit. Many times during games we can forget that God is at work in the lives of many people. of his presence with us in the game. We ask that all of those involved today/tonight may conduct themselves in a God-pleasing manner and show goodsportsmanship despite the outcome. Let no root of bitterness get stuck in my soul today because of a game., Lord, let me give everything I have today and let me play really well and find joy in you doing something you've made me to do!. Amen. Please keep them all safe on their way to my game, during my game, and on their way home from the game. No matter what they do, no matter how wicked, please allow me to forgive. Thank you for the opportunity to compete and bring out the best in each other. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Doing the same or similar things before matches or games can help calm the mind and focus the athletes heart on the task at hand. We need to develop the life habit of thanking God for everything that He allows into our life and story. Prayer for Health of Players Jesus, in our upcoming game, we ask for your protection over all of us, on our team and the opposing team, so that no one is injured during the game. Fill my being with your holy power. We thank you especially for the ability to participate in sports today together, as a team. the outcome. These pauses also contain moments where the Christian athlete can talk to the King. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." Prayer for Grace God our Father, you have created usto strive for the best. I am exhausted from training and playing hard. This doesnt mean that we spend our entire day with hands folded or held up to the heavens saying formal prayers. Amen. With Prayerscapes songs, ministry tracks and meditative instrumental music. I feel Your delight when I compete. It's FREE! It includes gratitude for gold medals and if you gave up the winning goal. Let me play today in that light as a servant of Christ., Father, remind me that Im accepted by you fully in Jesus Christ as a daughter or son by faith. Amen. Being the best person you can be does not go without its setbacks. Help us to conduct ourselves as you would, with grace and kindness. 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. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. weeks and days before. Practice Positive Self Talk. In the days beyond this one, please guide us with Your everlasting and unfailing love so that we may continue to live and touch others with what good we have within, so that we may leave our mistakes in the past, and so that we may be better children of Yours. For the Christian athlete prayer is a practice of the presence of God in relationship in the midst of all things. Fill me with endurance to keep going with all my energy all the way to the end of the game. Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Our opponents are very good, and we need to win this game. May 14, 2022 Prayer for athletes before a game When your child is playing a competitive sport, it can seem overwhelming. Lord help me work through this frustration, God help me relax and shut out distractions, Lord give more strength and endurance then I think I have, Lord forgive me for that flagrant file or stupid penalty where I lost my head. "(Philippians 3:13-15, TLB), "I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Develop in me a pure heart. Equally as important for the physical ability of an athlete as it is the mental comfort, many athletes tend to consume certain meals, snacks, or drinks before the competition with the intention of replicating past successful performance by producing similar energy levels. Many times there may be even be opportunities for group prayer among Christians on your team. I desire to pour out my heart before You every day that I compete. I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We need to develop the life habit of thanking God for everything that He allows into our life and story. Help us to be aware Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Today, we gather together to represent our School/Church. Prayer for Awareness of Gods Presence Father in Heaven, we ask Your blessing on the game we are about to play. An issue has occurred. All of my abilities are from You, Jesus. There are practices, games and time spent in coach's offices as well as at home. It includes that slower time in the race that devastates you after training so hard for better results. In your holy name, I pray. And in all things may Christ be praised! We ask you, Father, to bless each one of us and especially the coaches, officials and players. Thank you for giving me your word. they will run and not grow weary, A few post-game ideas as we close. Amen. Amen. (a prayer suitable for a team to pray before a sports game such as baseball, softball or basketball). Let me be all of this now for You. There is training, striving and becomingboth on the field and off. Just remember you dont win or lose because of your lucky socks or your lucky prayers. Help me to learn something that matters Powerful Father, you told me that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. Amen. he shall set me high upon a rock. I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Once the game clock goes to zero, its a great time forgratitude. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Prayer to Work Hard Almighty Father, you said that if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victors crown unless he competes according to the rules. We pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit. Keep us safe from injury and harm. Let joy fill the sails of my heart. Apologize to refs/officials, coaches, teammates or competitors if you were a jerk and lost your head in the game. Amen. They do it to get a crown that will not last. I praise to you Lord almighty to help my daughter overcome fear of her physical problems and give her the strength that she once had to guide her and to empower her in her chosen sport. If you did terrible give your pain to him as well in prayer. Prayers as athletes who follow Jesus should be no different. Prayer for the Team Dear Lord, you have blessed our team with many gifts and talents. Pregame routines are important psychologically and spiritually for athletes. As a follower of Jesus, an attitude of gratitude is the right rhythm of heart after games. God, let me play well but fairly. Apologize to refs/officials, coaches, teammates or competitors if you were a jerk and lost your head in the game. (Isaiah 40:31, NIV), "Dear God, may everything I am be a prayer to you". Remind us how blessed we truly are. I do it to get a crown that will last forever. There is training, striving and becomingboth on the field and off. Lord help me work through this frustration, God help me relax and shut out distractions, Lord give more strength and endurance then I think I have, Lord forgive me for that flagrant file or stupid penalty where I lost my head. Give us the grace to play our best, to be a good sport, win or lose, and to honor you with our efforts. Let peace be my shield at the start. Prayers as athletes who follow Jesus should be no different.