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Teach teenagers to pray in their own words, in their own way.
FYI’s On-the-Go prayer activities empower you to lead teenagers at every age and stage into deeper conversation with God. Each low-prep activity includes a quick centering or focus prayer, interactive reflection, and practical application prompts that get students praying in their own words. Use them at weekly youth groups, special events, camps, and retreats to teach your teens fresh and engaging ways to pray.
Praying God's Names When Facing A Challenge
Prayer helps young people deepen their connection with God, and can help them grow more aware of God’s courage and support when they’re facing a challenge. Through this guided prayer activity, your students will think about and discuss what they call God when they pray, and identify a challenge they’re facing today. Then, you’ll lead them to pray using names people have given God in the Bible. Your teens can try this prayer exercise any time they need to ask God for help and courage in a challenging time.
Bible passages and teaching topics to pair this activity with: Names of God, courage, facing challenges, prayer, Hagar, Abraham, Moses, Miriam, Jesus.
Bible passages referenced: Genesis 16, Genesis 22, Exodus 15, Matthew 1.
What’s included with each downloadable activity:
- Step-by-step prayer activity leader guide
- Printable student page for engagement and reflection
- Small group discussion questions to help students make meaning
- FREE BONUS: 8 tips for leading deeper prayer in your youth group
Download a free sample
