Teens
Teens Prayer for May 28th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, I caught myself today secretly hoping my friend would not get the thing she wanted. If she did not get it, I would feel less behind. I know that was wrong. Your Word says You have called me, justified me, and will glorify me. There is enough glory for both of us. Her good is not my deficit. Take that small, ugly hope away. I am sorry I had it. Help me text her congratulations tomorrow when she announces the thing, and mean it. Help me cheer for her in front of other friends without rolling my eyes the moment she turns away. By next week, may her win not feel like a paper cut to me. She is not my rival. She is a friend who is being lifted up. Lift me with her, even if it costs me some pride.
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.
Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also justified. Whom he justified, those he also glorified.
Romans 8:30
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for may 28th?
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 Romans 8:30. 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.