Prayer Diary May 14 - 20
Here are topics to help you pray for the world of sport this week.
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Sunday, 14th May
Mental Health Awareness Week
Pray for Christian sportspeople who suffer from mental health conditions. Pray that resources produced by Christians in sport on the topic of mental health in sport <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=af9e6e06ca&e=020d4fe54e> would help Christian sportspeople to think biblically about mental health and sport.
Monday, 15th May
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Pray for the Sports Quiz run by the Blackburn local network this evening, and the Edinburgh network tomorrow evening. Pray that Christian sportspeople would be bold in inviting their friends to come and hear the good news of Jesus at these events.
Tuesday, 16th May
Elite athletics
Pray for the group of Elite track and field athletes we support through regular online Bible studies. As many of these athletes prepare to start their outdoor seasons, pray they’d continue to grow in faith through this regular study alongside other support.
Wednesday, 17th May
Local network gatherings
Give thanks for the Cardiff local network <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=181435c5f3&e=020d4fe54e> gathering that happened on Monday night and pray ahead of the Newport gathering this evening. Pray that these gatherings would encourage Christian sportspeople as they look to reach local sportspeople with the good news of Jesus together.
Thursday, 18th May
Ask Christians in Sport
Pray for our recently published blog addressing this question: what do I say to someone who says my child shouldn’t compete on Sunday? <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=6f8d193ae3&e=020d4fe54e> Pray that the article would encourage parents of sporty young people as they have conversations and make decisions about how to approach Sunday sport.
Friday, 19th May
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Pray for three sports quizzes run by the Scottish Borders and Oxford networks this evening, and the Vale of Glamorgan network tomorrow evening. Pray that Christian sportspeople would be bold in inviting their friends to come and hear the good news of Jesus at these events.
Saturday, 20th May
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Praise God for the many leaders, coaches and trainees who’ve faithfully served at Sports Plus in past years. Pray that God would once again raise up faithful leaders, trainees, and coaches for Sports Plus camps this summer.
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