Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics

It was 100 years ago at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, when Eric Liddell won a gold medal in the 400 metres. The very next year, he followed God’s call to China as a missionary.

As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharing with their unbelieving teammates and with other athletes in their division from closed nations where missionaries are not allowed.

Lord, please be a Shield around every Christian athlete in the Olympics and protect them from sickness and harm. Heal any wounds, strains or other impairments. Empower them with endurance and strength to run the race not just in this competition, but in every area of life. Fix their their eyes on You as their Prize. Hebrews 12:1-3. Give them boldness and Your Spirit’s empowering to share with the lost around them. Shine through their good sportsmanship, kindness toward opponents, endurance, strength and ability; for You have promised they can do “all things through Christ who strengthens” them. Whenever they are interviewed by the press or otherwise on camera, let the whole world see the difference You make in their lives. Move reporters to ask them questions that will open the door for them to testify of Your goodness and salvation. Shine Your love, peace and joy through them in such powerful ways everyone who sees them will be drawn to Your Light in them, and hunger to know You. Bring to them athletes from Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Communist countries where the gospel is not allowed to be preached, and open up the doors for them to share Your good news in a way they can easily understand. Even where speaking with each other during competitions is not allowed or encouraged, make a way for friendships to start that can continue even beyond the Olympics. Raise up from among Christian athletes those who will feel Your call to share the good news in other nations, carrying Your “torch” and setting hearts afire with Your love. Yes, Lord, awaken every nation to Your truth and salvation.

Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who served the Lord many years among an unreached people group in a nation where missionaries are not allowed and Christians are persecuted. If you would like to help their ministry through a donation, or by shopping at Mikaela’s online bookstore, click the buttons below:

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