Here are topics to help you pray for the world of sport this week.

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Sunday, 23^rd July
Digital Resources
Pray that God would use digital resources we publish on The Academy and share on social media to encourage and equip Christian sportspeople. Pray that God would continue to guide us as we seek to develop engaging and encouraging digital resources.
 
Monday, 24^th July
International Leadership Development Programme (Level 3)
Give thanks for the final pilot year of the Level 3 training program as 30 leaders in sports ministry from 22 countries take part in the course this year. Pray these participants and their ministries would see fruit from participating in the course this year.
 
Tuesday, 25^th July
Young Performance Athletes (YPAs)
Pray for YPA parents & guardians as they support and encourage their children on performance pathways. Pray that God would give them wisdom of how to point their children to Jesus. Give thanks for the YPA parent support network and pray that would continue to be a valuable help.
 
Wednesday, 26^th July
Students
Praise God for the many students serving at Sports Plus over the summer. Pray that God would use Sports Plus to equip and teach them during the week, and that this would encourage them ahead of returning to university sports teams in the autumn.
 
Thursday, 27^th July
Prayer Partners
Praise God for those who support the work of Christians in Sport through prayer. Pray that partners will continue to support Christians in Sport through prayer and be encouraged as they hear of the gospel bearing fruit in the world of sport.
 
Friday, 28^th July
Netball World Cup South Africa
As the Netball World Cup starts today, pray for the small number of Christian netball players we know and support as they play in the tournament. Pray that they would be able to enjoy the tournament knowing that their identity is secure in Christ however they perform.
 
Saturday, 29^th July
Sports Plus 2023
Pray for Sports Plus as young people arrive at Brecon, Belfast 1 and Monkton 1 tomorrow. Pray for the teams of leaders at each camp as they spend time training and preparing today, pray they would trust in God’s sovereign rule and take the opportunities He gives them to share the Good News with young people throughout the week.