Daily Prayer - April 1, 2025

Father God, we pray for professional athletes and their influence in our culture. We ask that You would elevate and give platforms to those who are faithful witnesses to You. May their biblical and righteous messages be heard and may the positive and inspirational things they say and examples they provide be fruitful in impacting our culture for good. We pray that You would minimize the impact of those athletes trying to use their influence for selfish or wrong/evil agendas and motives. Cause their voices and examples to be drowned out and not hold sway in our culture. We thank You, Lord Jesus, for raising up many prominent athletes into positions where they can share their faith, where they can invest talents and wealth to produce good fruit for Your Kingdom, and where they can make a difference in the lives of those around them - multiplying other positive, godly influencers. Bless and protect those that are striving to be faithful to You and to their callings. Protect them from evil and do not allow them to be led into temptation. Deliver them from deception and short-sightedness. Give them supernatural wisdom and a desire to do what is right each day. Surround them with people who care genuinely for them and who will encourage them to make right and good decisions in life. Deliver them from those who would seek only to use them, and give them discernment to see and understand who those may be. Lead them in paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake and help keep them on Your path all their days. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.