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Teens Prayer for September 5th

A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.

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A prayer to pray now

Father, Jesus said in Matthew 11, "Come to Me, all You who are weary, and I will give You rest." I am tired, but I want to earn that rest first. I want to finish my work and fix my mood before I come to You. That is not what He said. He did not say, "Come when You are ready." He said, "Come weary." So I am bringing the weary me. I have nothing finished. I am still mid-mess. My mind is full. My heart is heavy. Receive me anyway. Let me set down what I am carrying, not because I am clever, but because You said to. Your invitation is not for people who have proved they are good enough. It is for people who are honestly tired. I am one of them today. Amen.

How to pray it

  1. Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
  2. Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
  3. 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.

  1. “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
    Matthew 11:28
  2. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
    Matthew 11:29

Questions about this prayer

When should I pray teens prayer for september 5th?

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 Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:29. 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.