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10 Bible Verses for Athletes

My top 10 verses to read before and after competing.

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10 Bible Verses for Athletes

Before competing, I like to remind myself why I compete, why I can compete, to be proud that I worked to earn my blue ribbon, or that it is not the end of the world when I don’t get a blue ribbon. Here are my personal top 10 favorite verses for competing.

  1. “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)
  2. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
  3. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
  4. “The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” (Job 17:9)
  5. “I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and song; he has become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:13-14)
  6. “I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” (Psalm 16:8)
  7. “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7)
  8. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
  9. “He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.” (Isaiah 40:29)
  10. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
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