Sports can be such fun, and they can play a big role in our lives—whether we follow a particular team, or we ourselves or another family member or friend are participating in them. At their best, sports can bring tremendous joy for all ages and teach inspiring life lessons.
Our daughter developed a serious interest in tennis when she was quite young. It didn’t take my husband and me long to realize that this activity was going to need to be backed up with a great deal of prayer, both on and off the court. Neither of us had any background in elite sports, and we had a lot to learn. We gained a huge appreciation for the healing power of divine Science, which Mary Baker Eddy discovered and explained in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Here are just a few reasons why it is practical, invaluable, and indispensable to an athlete.
Athletes often have exaggerated concerns about their bodies because the body is essential to their performance. They can manage their diets, fitness regimens, sleep patterns, and other daily disciplines, but the body still seems to be vulnerable to injury, sickness, aging, and other influences.
