The Lord’s Prayer – We’ve used in sports for years

“Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.”

I’ve played semi-pro football as an adult, played youth and teen baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, football and more sports where we as a team would say this prayer out loud…many times we’d join with our opponents and huddle up peacefully to share in this prayer together and it was always a beautiful experience. Saying this prayer out loud as an adult and a kid made peace between teams, de-escalated tensions, and reminded us we are all God’s children and should love one another.