Prayer Diary April 2 - 8
Here are topics to help you pray for the world of sport this week.
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Sunday, 2nd April
Dialogue Dinners
Give thanks for two students <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=f8176bb04e&e=020d4fe54e> from Exeter and Leeds Universities who hosted meals for their teammates and shared the gospel with them through short explanations and testimony last week. Pray that those hosted at these events would be encouraged to continue investigating the good news of Jesus for themselves.
Monday, 3rd April
Sports Plus Xtra
Pray for Sports Plus Xtra, a three-day non-residential camp running in partnership with Scripture Union, which starts tomorrow in the Fir Vale area of Sheffield. Pray for young people to have a great time playing sport and have a chance to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus.
Tuesday, 4th April
Local Networks
Pray for the 48 networks <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=6febc41248&e=020d4fe54e> as many plan to deliver guest events for friends to hear the good news of Jesus this spring. Pray for boldness for Christian sportspeople as they share faith with their friends and for warm hearts and responses for those who come to events.
Wednesday, 5th April
Elite Football
Pray for professional football players, coaches and staff as many have intense playing schedules over the Easter period. Pray that Christians in elite football may find time to rest and share fellowship with other Christians during this period.
Thursday, 6th April
Sports Plus Xtra
Pray for the team from Christians in Sport and Scripture Union as they finish Sports Plus Xtra in Fir Vale, Sheffield. Pray that young people would head into the Easter weekend with the truth of Jesus ringing in their ears.
Friday, 7th April
Good Friday
As Christians focus and reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus today, pray that Christian sportspeople would be able to reflect on the glorious truth that, through the cross of Christ, God has saved them from sin.
Saturday, 8th April
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Pray for blogs and social media content being shared by Christians in Sport over the Easter weekend. Pray that these resources would encourage a wide audience of sportspeople to reflect on the good news of Jesus and the hope of salvation that can only be found in Him.
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