Teens
Teens Prayer for January 14th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, there is a girl in my grade who has been quietly cruel to me for months, and I am tired of pretending I don't notice. Every time I see her name pop up, my stomach drops, and I start planning what I would say if she ever said it to my face. You are the One who fights for Your people without us having to fight back the same way. Fight for me without my having to become her in return. I won't pretend to like her. But I can stop making her the center of my thoughts. I can stop replaying the moments over and over. I can refuse to corner her in conversation just because I want to win. Take the rehearsed comebacks out of my head. Take the satisfaction I feel when she has a bad day. Make me willing to want her good even when I don't feel any warmth. Both of us are standing on the same ground in front of You. Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
Who is this who comes from Edom,
Isaiah 63:1
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for january 14th?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Isaiah 63:1. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.