Prayer Diary April 9 - 15
Here are topics to help you pray for the world of sport this week.
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Sunday, 9th April
Easter
As Christians rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=f0ea6f29cc&e=020d4fe54e> , pray that Christian sportspeople would know in their hearts that, through Jesus’ death and resurrection, they have new and everlasting life. Pray that the celebration of Easter might provide opportunity for Christian sportspeople to share this good news in the world of sport.
Monday, 10th April
Word Alive <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=7fc354e263&e=020d4fe54e>
Thank God for opportunity Christians in Sport staff and volunteers had to serve together at Word Alive 2023. Pray that those who heard Graham Daniels speaking <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=8092c4e715&e=020d4fe54e> or attended the Sports Quiz event would feel encouraged in their faith over the Easter period.
Tuesday, 11th April
Elite Netball
As the Netball Superleague <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=93e8d0b409&e=020d4fe54e> continues, pray for Christian netballers to stand firm in their faith in the highs and lows of the season. Pray particularly for those struggling with injury or not getting much court time, that God would give them peace and trust in His unconditional love for them.
Wednesday, 12th April
Give thanks for God’s provision of partners who support the work financially. Pray for the current fundraising campaign, that more people might prayerfully consider partnering with Christians in Sport.
Thursday, 13th April
Parents & guardians of Young Performance Athletes (YPAs)
Pray for the group of YPA parents & guardians <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=20191c861c&e=020d4fe54e> that meet monthly online to discuss sport and faith, share their experiences of the world of elite sport and pray. Pray these gatherings continue to be a huge encouragement for those who join.
Friday, 14th April
Local Networks
Give thanks for the 48 local networks <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=56a3b9936d&e=020d4fe54e> in towns and cities across the UK. As networks continue to meet together to pray and run evangelistic events, pray that more Christian sportspeople would get connected in and be encouraged to live and speak for Jesus in their local sports clubs and teams.
Saturday, 15th April
Students
Pray for university students <https://christiansinsport.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5dff7e5e660179476871964d&id=b052d408b7&e=020d4fe54e> as many start the summer term next week, particularly for those graduating this year. Pray that they’d enjoy the opportunity to play university sport, and that they would be intentional in sharing Jesus with their friends in this final term of the academic year.
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