Father, we pray for young people growing up 

    in a difficult and dangerous world.

We pray for those who are unemployed,

    who have not worked since they left school and have never earned any money.

We pray for those who are taking their first steps in their skill, trade, or profession.

We pray for those who feel they have no support from the adults around them

    and who grow resentful at what they see to be their indifference.

We pray for those who are caught up in violence,

    either giving it or receiving it.

We pray for those who are morally confused and uncertain of what is right or wrong.

We pray for young Christians as they strive to live out their faith 

    in an unsympathetic world.

Father, you are head of all the family.

Hear our prayers in Jesus’ name.

 

Michael Walker, Baptist writer and lecturer

Further Everyday Prayers 1987

 

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You who are young, be happy while you are young,
    and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.
Follow the ways of your heart
    and whatever your eyes see,
but know that for all these things
    God will bring you into judgment.
So then, banish anxiety from your heart
    and cast off the troubles of your body,
    for youth and vigor are meaningless.