The World’s Eyes are on France!

The Para-Games, set to take place in Paris from August 28 to September 8, 2024, promise to be a landmark event, showcasing extraordinary athletic talent and resilience. With over 4,400 athletes from around 180 countries, the Games will feature 22 sports, including popular events like wheelchair basketball, athletics, and swimming.

Paris is expected to welcome more than 2.8 million spectators and attract a significant influx of tourists, eager to witness these remarkable performances and explore the vibrant city.

The eyes of the world really are expected to be on Paris, with over 3 billion watching online!

This season of the Para Games aims not only to celebrate the athletes' achievements but also to further the global conversation on inclusivity and accessibility.

Our Aim…

Our aim is to equip the world to cover France, the Para-Games, and the outreaches taking place with their prayers!

This Love France Children’s Prayer Guide and the accompanying adult prayer guide have been produced in partnership with 2 Billion Children (2BC) and Impact France.

How to use this guide…

This Love France Children’s 7 day Prayer Guide has been produced for 6-12 year olds. It can be used individually, but it’s also an ideal resource for families or church groups.

We’ve not dated the guide, to provide freedom with when you use it, during the games or beyond.

Inspiring Athletes / Para-athletes

The world of sports is filled with stories of triumph, but none are more inspiring than those of Christian athletes who use their platforms to glorify God. Athletes like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who broke world records in track, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a sprinting legend, consistently point to their faith as the source of their strength and success. In the pool, swimmers Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel have both achieved greatness, yet they remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ, sharing how their victories are a testament to His grace. Gymnast Brody Malone and Paralympian Matt Simpson, who have overcome significant challenges, echo this sentiment, embodying resilience rooted in faith. Jarryd Wallace, another Paralympian, uses his journey to inspire others, showing how faith can transform adversity into a powerful witness. These athletes not only excel in their sports but also serve as lights for Christ in a world in need of hope.

External Links

There are various links to external sources of more information. We would advise supervising children with accessing those sources as we cannot be responsible for their content.

Be blessed and encouraged

The guide provides countless opportunities to reflect and give thanks for the way God equips us in our daily lives to be His champions!

We trust that everyone that uses this resource will grow in their walk of faith and witness.

Prayer Guide Images – Kindly note that the Taste of France images used in this prayer guide are digitally created and are for illustrative purposes only.  The images are not in way associated with the people in the articles.  The athlete photos are used with full credit and appreciation to the owners on Instagram.