You have seen the football player fall down on one knee after scoring a winning touchdown, a cyclist kiss his cross as he crosses the finish line and hockey teams saying a prayer before they head out on the ice. Christianity and prayer have played a role in sports for many decades and many attribute their success to their faith and love of God. The Olympics is no different and many athletes are grateful for the gift God has given them to perform great athletic feats. It is heart warming to see these athletes at peace with their faith and unembarrassed to state to the world they couldn’t have done it without the love of God.
Christians to Cheer On
The 2014 Sochi Olympics will prove to be something to follow with many Christians participating on the U.S. team. Here are just a few Christian hopefuls you can pray with for success:
- Christopher Creveling, Speedskating
- Katie Uhlaender – Skeleton
- Elana Meyers – Bobsled
- Anne Schleper – Hockey
- Bobby Brown – Free skiing
- Kelly Clark – Snowboarding
- Lolo Jones – Bobsled
- David Wise – Freeskiing
Strength through Prayer
Athletes use their faith to strengthen their focus and to believe God will help them perform their best. It gives them the courage to continue in the face of adversity, to overcome injury and to work with their team mates to succeed. They do not view their achievements just as personal wins, but wins for their countries and their faith. They see how their faith is what has allowed them to succeed and know that even in loss they will find comfort knowing God loves them and is still cheering them on to do better. Zoe Ministries encourages athletes of all levels and ability to use prayer to strengthen their resolve and remain focused on always bettering their personal best.
There has been much controversy over the games being played in Sochi yet the bravery of U.S. athletes to continue to compete and use their faith to improve their game shows that God is still very much alive. Faith plays a role in the lives of many Christians who find comfort knowing God’s love will continue to be their guiding light even when miles from home.
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