Teens
Teens Prayer for May 3rd
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, my friend keeps venting about someone in our group. I have been nodding along even though I do not fully agree. I keep taking on fights that are not mine. Stop me from doing that. I do not want to just go along because it is easier. If she asks me tomorrow, I will be honest and kind. I will tell her I do not see it the same way. Take my need to always agree. Make me a real friend, not just a mirror. The person she is talking about might be having a hard week I do not know about. I do not want to add to it through a text thread. You have already overcome the world. I do not have to carry every small war. 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.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for may 3rd?
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 John 16:33. 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.