Bless all the athletes from all over the world

who will be trying to do their best

while corresponding as individuals or on teams

to be better than the rest.

As they compete from day to day

let them show sportsmanship too-

showing kindness and compassion for others

In all they say  and do.

Whether they win or lose in their competition, let them show civility and grace

to their fellow competitors

with a smile upon their face.

Let them celebrate each and every win

as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream

with one big wonderful celebration

where their joy will reign supreme.

Heb 12:1 – Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Debora Robbins/emh