Isaiah 53:6, ESV All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Like sheep who have gone astray, all people are guilty of going their own way. Pray for lost people who will have opportunities to hear the gospel during the Olylmpics. Pray they will recognize that they are walking in darkness and that they will put their faith in the One who chose to carry the burden of all of our sins.
The Olympic mascot is the Phryge. It is a traditional cap that has been worn for centuries in France symbolizing freedom. The mission of the Phryge for the Olympics is to use sport to change everything in our lives for the better. 1 Timothy 4:8 reminds us that discipline of our physical bodies is useful and beneficial in this life, but godliness is valuable as it holds promise for this life and eternal life. Pray for opportunities to play sports in local Paris parks with those who do not know Jesus as a means to build relationships and share about eternal life.
The IOC Refugee Olympic Team is comprised of thirty-six athletes who represent over 100 million refugees worldwide. Pray for refugees around the world. They might be forgotten by humankind, but God knows each one by name. Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw each one to Jesus as the only eternal hope for this world.
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