Teens
Teens Prayer for September 20th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You told Joshua to be strong and courageous, not because the place would be safe, but because You would be there. You said You would be with him wherever he goes. That means even in school. Even in the worst hallway. Even in the conversation I have been avoiding. Walk in with me today. Let me feel less alone in the corners where I usually shrink. I do not need to be stronger than everything around me. I just need to know You are next to me. Be with me in the real hallway, in the real moment, not just in my head. 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.
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God1:9 The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim). is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for september 20th?
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 Joshua 1:9. 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.