As we remember London 2012, we give thanks for our Father’s mercy and grace to us as we prayed for peace on our streets, for protection from violence; for churches and agencies to work together; for many people to discover the good news about Jesus; for God to unmask any drug taking by competitors and for an end to human trafficking and prostitution. We saw many answers to prayer then – and since – especially in the recent exposure of possible drug taking by the Russian delegation.

Now the invitation comes to us to stand with and pray for Rio and Brazil. Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a huge undertaking for any city and country. Here in Rio, there are huge issues with human trafficking, prostitution and drug trafficking as well as the heightened risk of terrorist activity. As with More than Gold in 2012 many of the leading Christian mission and outreach agencies are all working together for sports ministry, prayer, drama, music, dance, arts, bible distribution and social justice areas under the banner of Jesus4allmovement. They have had a 100 day prayer initiative which started in May to soak the nation and Rio in prayer.

As we think of the Jesus Christ the Redeemer statute standing 38m tall looking over this city; let’s pray for:

• The praise of Jesus to be lifted high over this city and area.
• The protection of God to cover all that takes place - and for great wisdom for the security forces.
• The Holy Spirit’s power to direct and guide all the Christian outreach and mission and that many people will discover Jesus as Lord.
• The peace of God to cover hearts, homes, streets and all Olympic and Paralympic venues.
• The unmasking of any drug taking within the Olympic community.
• The purposes of God to be fulfilled in and through it all – and may Jesus’ name be honoured.

For more info and how to pray, visit the Jesus 4 all movement website and the YWAM Rio 2016 website