“I’m praying for you” is perhaps one of the most powerful statements out there, and it is important to be living it out with our youth.
What can I pray for youth? Some key ways that we can be praying for youth are for encouragement, salvation, healthy relationships, God’s calling, and mentorship. As you grow more confident, you can begin to pray in your own way and tailor your prayers to specific people or needs. God’s word can be a powerful tool in this as well, guiding us in how to pray for ourselves and those around us, including our youth.
Although our world is changing daily, the same basic challenges have been plaguing the human race since day one. We hope that this can give you a place to start as you begin to pray over the youth in your life.
1) Prayer of Encouragement
Lord, I lift ______ up to you today as they go about their day. Please reveal yourself to them in a new way and remind them of your presence in their life. Help them to rely on your Holy Spirit for guidance and direction as they face the challenges of this new day.
Encourage them with joy in trying situations and comfort them when they are discouraged. Grow and stretch them in a new way Lord, and pour out your grace and mercy over them when they fall short.
Develop an identity in them founded in Christ so that they would become grounded in who you say they are. Confirm in their heart that you are their Father, and lavish your unending love on them today. Amen.
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