Sports Prayers
A pre-game prayer thanking God for competition and asking for the stamina to compete well.
This sports prayer works well said as a team huddle right before a game, thanking God for the chance to compete before asking for the physical stamina to see it through. It keeps winning secondary to effort and gratitude for the opportunity itself. Fans wanting something with more energy might prefer these sports slogans.
Dear God, As we gather on this field of play
Dear God,
As we gather on this field of play, we come before You with grateful hearts for the gift of sports and competition.
Bless our efforts and grant us the strength and endurance to give our best in every...
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The focus on endurance rather than victory makes this prayer suitable regardless of the outcome, useful before a match as much as after a tough loss. It's short enough to say together in the minutes before kickoff or tip-off. For a lighter take on the same world, see these sports jokes.
