5 Encouraging and Inspirational Bible Verses That Any Athlete or Sports Team Can Look Up To

By John Callahan, Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Those in the sports media are often at a loss as to how to explain Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow's unlikely rise to the top. Here he prays near the endzone prior to their game against the Chicago Bears in Denver, Dec. 11, 2011. | (Photo: Reuters / Rick Wilking)

Every so often we may see Christian athletes and sports teams using scripture to help encourage them and lead them to victory. There is no better way to get pumped up and inspired before a game than reciting a Bible verse. Below are 5 very encouraging Bible verses that you will love to share with your teammates:

1. Philippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (NIV)

2. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

"All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified." (NLT)

3. Romans 5 :3-4

"We glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope." (KJV)

4. Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." (NASB)

5. Isaiah 40:29-31

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (NIV)