61 Prayer Points for Football Players (With Scripture)

Fellow believers, football players understand the value of teamwork, discipline, and faith both on and off the field. Let’s join in prayer to support our brothers in Christ who play football, asking for God’s guidance, protection, and strength in their athletic endeavors and personal lives.

  1. My Lord, grant me the strength to perform at my best on the field.

  2. Saintly Jesus, protect me from injuries during practice and games.

  3. Merciful Father, help me to be a good teammate and leader.

  4. Oh Lord, guide my decisions both on and off the field.

  5. Heavenly Lord, bless our team with unity and camaraderie.

  6. Holy Spirit, fill me with courage to face any challenge.

  7. Lord, help me to use my talents to glorify Your name.

  8. Jesus, give me the wisdom to make split-second decisions during play.

  9. Father, grant me the endurance to push through fatigue and pain.

  10. Holy Spirit, inspire me to be a positive influence on my teammates.

  11. Lord, help me to remain humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

  12. Jesus, guide my feet as I run and my hands as I catch.

  13. Heavenly Father, protect all players from serious harm during the game.

  14. Oh Lord, help me to balance my commitments to football and my faith.

  15. Holy Spirit, fill our team with determination and perseverance.

  16. My Lord, help me to be a role model for young fans watching.

  17. Saintly Jesus, grant me the focus to block out distractions during play.

  18. Merciful Father, help me to forgive myself for mistakes on the field.

  19. Lord, bless our coaches with wisdom and patience.

  20. Jesus, help me to trust in Your plan for my athletic career.

  21. Holy Spirit, give me the courage to stand up for what is right.

  22. Father, help me to use my platform as an athlete to spread Your word.

  23. Oh Lord, guide me in making ethical decisions in my sport.

  24. Heavenly Lord, bless our team’s efforts to give back to the community.

  25. Lord, help me to find strength in my faith during tough times.

  26. Jesus, grant me the patience to recover from injuries.

  27. Holy Spirit, inspire me to be a peacemaker on and off the field.

  28. My Lord, help me to remember that my worth is not defined by my performance.

  29. Saintly Jesus, bless our team’s travels with safety.

  30. Merciful Father, help me to be grateful for the opportunity to play.

  31. Oh Lord, guide me in balancing my athletic and academic responsibilities.

  32. Heavenly Lord, help me to be a light for You in the world of sports.

  33. Holy Spirit, fill me with joy in playing the game I love.

  34. Lord, help me to use my success to help others in need.

  35. Jesus, grant me the strength to resist temptations that could harm my career.

  36. Father, help me to be a unifying force on our team.

  37. Oh Lord, bless our fans with safety and enjoyment at games.

  38. Heavenly Lord, help me to remember that You hear all my prayers.

  39. Holy Spirit, inspire me to attend church regularly despite my busy schedule.

  40. Lord, help me to trust in Your timing for my career.

  41. Jesus, grant me the courage to share my faith with others.

  42. My Lord, help me to surrender my worries and anxieties to You.

  43. Saintly Jesus, bless our team’s efforts to improve and grow.

  44. Merciful Father, help me to be compassionate towards my opponents.

  45. Oh Lord, guide me in making decisions about my future in the sport.

  46. Heavenly Lord, help me to find balance between my athletic and personal life.

  47. Holy Spirit, fill our stadium with an atmosphere of sportsmanship and respect.

  48. Lord, help me to use my talents to serve others in my community.

  49. Jesus, grant me the strength to overcome setbacks and disappointments.

  50. Father, help me to be a positive representative of my faith in the media.

  51. Oh Lord, bless our team’s support staff and medical professionals.

  52. Heavenly Lord, help me to remember the importance of rest and recovery.

  53. Holy Spirit, inspire me to lead prayer groups within our team.

  54. Lord, help me to trust in Your plan, even when it’s not clear to me.

  55. Jesus, grant me the wisdom to make good choices in my personal life.

  56. My Lord, help me to use my platform to promote unity and understanding.

  57. Saintly Jesus, bless our team’s efforts to mentor young athletes.

  58. Merciful Father, help me to forgive those who wrong me in the sport.

  59. Oh Lord, guide me in using social media responsibly as an athlete.

  60. Heavenly Lord, help me to remember that my church family supports me.

  61. Holy Spirit, fill me with gratitude for the gift of athleticism You’ve given me.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23

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As a fan, it’s inspiring to see athletes use their platform to glorify God and be positive role models. I’ll keep these prayers in mind when watching games and supporting my team this season. May God bless all the players and keep them safe as they compete - Amen!