Response: Lord, build our team.
For our sports teams this season, we pray for safe play,
a fair playing field and good fortune. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For focus on the field/court,
help us to stay centered during our play
and perform to the best of our abilities. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For fun on the field/court,
help us to enjoy ourselves
and remember that the act of play is meant to be fun. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For good team communication and camaraderie out on the field/court,
help us to work well together as a group each time we are together.
We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For fairness of play,
we pray that we accept our mistakes
and play with a spirit of fair competition. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For the opportunity to play our sport,
we thank you for the abilities you have given each athlete,
as well as the chance to engage in recreation that we enjoy.
We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For the bodies, minds and spirits of each member of our team,
help us to make decisions both on and off the field/court
that promote health and give us strength. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For your presence among us Lord,
help us to represent your spirit in our play.
We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For strength and agility,
help us to play with skill and capability. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
For leadership both on and off the field/court,
help us to respect each team member’s personalities
and contributions to the team. We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, build our team.
We ask these prayers through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
