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Sports and Fitness Importance:

Sports and fitness is a multicultural language that so many are quick to respond to. As some would say, "We all talk ball." Sports and fitness is an incredible way to begin building relationships, where then the gospel can be openly shared.

Prayer Points and Scripture:

Pray that sports teams and the pursuit of fitness would not become idols in our lives, but means for developing character and maintaining good health.

Proverbs 8:27-31
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Hebrews 12:1
1 Timothy 1:18-19
1 Timothy 4:7-10
1 Timothy 6:11-12
2 Timothy 2:5
2 Timothy 4:7-8

Prayer: Lord, may we run with endurance the race set before us. Give us the want-to and the how-to to discipline our flesh, so that we might experience the harvest of righteousness and peace that such discipline produces. Help us understand that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and may we carry Him with grace and faithfulness into every endeavor.

Ask:
- How does God want to leverage the influence of the athletic community to further His purposes?
- Ask God to show you the possibilities for interaction and sharing His goodness in through sports or fitness.
- Ask God how to pray for those who carry influence in this area.
Observe:
- The streams of influence around sports in your community.
- The influence of good coaches, friendships that are formed, and lessons concerning perseverance, strength, teamwork, etc.
Bless:
- Bless coaches and leaders with wisdom and understanding to lead in such a way that they build character and personal discipline.
- Bless relationships formed through sports to break down cultural barriers and promote understanding.