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Eye on the World: the 2014 Winter Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics will begin on Friday, February 7, with opening ceremonies at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia. Eighty-eight countries will be represented at the games, with athletes competing in 98 different events including new competitions such as ski half-pipe, snowboard parallel slalom, and women’s ski jumping. But excitement about the Games has been tempered by fears related to terrorism. Although Russian officials have called Sochi ““the most secure venue ... on the planet,” other security experts worry about terrorist attacks in surrounding areas. Russian and US security agencies have been cooperating and will have a strong presence at the Games to ensure safety for athletes and spectators.
Those interested in supporting the Games through prayer might enjoy a scheduled Sentinel live audio chat, titled “Praying for the Winter Olympics in Russia,” that will take place at 2:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 4. The chat will explain how world citizens can come together in prayer to witness good sportsmanship, safety, and international cooperation at the Games.
No matter where we live, it’s natural to want to see a Winter Olympics that’s free from violence or fear. One way we can support this outcome is through prayer. “Prayers for Sochi Olympics” explains how our collective desire to perceive God, divine Love, guarding all participants and guiding their actions can bring a feeling of peace and provide a powerful defense against any violence.
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