Teens
Teens Prayer for May 16th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You are the living God who gives us good things to enjoy. Today, I did not stop to notice some of them. The lunchroom was sunny. The new song really was as good as my friend said it was. My brother told a stupid joke, and it actually made me laugh. Thank You for those. Today I was also unfair to my mom in front of my sister. I am sorry. Tomorrow morning, I will tell her I am sorry, not as a big deal, just because she deserves to hear it. Help me close my eyes now. Let the morning come with mercy I do not have to earn. 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.
Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;
1 Timothy 6:17
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for may 16th?
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 1 Timothy 6:17. 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.