Teens
Teens Prayer for December 4th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Psalm 130 says, "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in Your word I hope." Waiting in December is hard. There is so much hype about how this season is supposed to feel. Mine has not felt that way. That is okay. I will wait. My hope is in Your word, not in the seasonal feeling. Tonight, help me put down the disappointment that the season wasn’t magical. Help me wait for You on the actual day I am in. Most of Christmas is just regular days dressed up. Help me find You in the plain ones. 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.
- Psalm 130:5
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for december 4th?
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 Psalm 130:5. 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.