Teens
Teens Prayer for December 7th
A short, Scripture-shaped teens prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You said Jesus would save Your people from their sins. I need that kind of saving. Not just a good December. Not just the polished holiday version. Save me from the real mess I am in. Take what I have hidden. Take the things I am embarrassed by. Take the same mistakes I keep making over and over. Jesus came for that. He came for me. This month, let me bring You the actual stuff. Not the clean version. The real me. Save me from the things I keep going back to. Save me from those. 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.
She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus,1:21 “Jesus” means “Salvation”. for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray teens prayer for december 7th?
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 1:21. 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.