A Prayer for a New Season

As a new school year begins, so too does new seasons with new teams, new gear, and new goals. Whether you’re in pre-season or off-season, receive this prayer:

Creator of new beginnings,

As we step into this fresh season,

Our hearts are full of hope and trepidation.

Bless our bodies as they adapt to new demands,

Our minds as they absorb new strategies,

And our spirits as they forge new bonds.

May we approach each practice and game

With gratitude for this opportunity,

And awareness of the privilege it is to compete.

Help us to grow not just as athletes,

But as students, friends, and individuals.

In victories and defeats alike,

Let us remember that our worth

Is not measured by wins or losses,

but by the content of our character.

Amen.