Jesus, I don’t pray much, perhaps, but now I’m needing to talk to you, about me.
Jesus, I’m confused. I sometimes really don’t know who I am. Some of my
relationships aren’t working out. I’m trying to figure out what kind of
lifestyle I’m to follow and there are so many alternatives.
Life is pretty difficult. I can’t understand my parents sometimes,
school/college is hard, friends come and go, I don’t like myself very much, and
I’m scared about the future. I know unless I work hard I won’t make it,
but it seems a long grind.
I want to be independent, but I also want to respect my parents and I
want my parents to respect me. If I make mistakes help me learn from
them, and if my parents are critical of some things, help me remember
they’re mainly trying to protect me and warn me because they care about
me.
I don’t know very much about how to be a Christian, but I want to learn
more. I want my questions answered. There are big moral issues-
smoking, drinking, drugs, sex- and I’m torn between finding the truth,
and having a good time and keeping my friends. If something’s right, I
want to do that, rather than wearing a mask and being a phony just to
be popular.
If I really choose to follow you, it’s going to be hard at school/college. Other folks don’t easily accept people who are different.
Jesus, when it’s tough, help me make a stand, see me through another day.
I give my life to you: take me as I am, and make me into a worthwhile
person. Forgive me for living without you. You have a great plan for my
life- help me to find it. I want to make a difference in the world,
and when I die, help me to have lived well.
Amen.
Jesus, I’m confused. I sometimes really don’t know who I am. Some of my
relationships aren’t working out. I’m trying to figure out what kind of
lifestyle I’m to follow and there are so many alternatives.
Life is pretty difficult. I can’t understand my parents sometimes,
school/college is hard, friends come and go, I don’t like myself very much, and
I’m scared about the future. I know unless I work hard I won’t make it,
but it seems a long grind.
I want to be independent, but I also want to respect my parents and I
want my parents to respect me. If I make mistakes help me learn from
them, and if my parents are critical of some things, help me remember
they’re mainly trying to protect me and warn me because they care about
me.
I don’t know very much about how to be a Christian, but I want to learn
more. I want my questions answered. There are big moral issues-
smoking, drinking, drugs, sex- and I’m torn between finding the truth,
and having a good time and keeping my friends. If something’s right, I
want to do that, rather than wearing a mask and being a phony just to
be popular.
If I really choose to follow you, it’s going to be hard at school/college. Other folks don’t easily accept people who are different.
Jesus, when it’s tough, help me make a stand, see me through another day.
I give my life to you: take me as I am, and make me into a worthwhile
person. Forgive me for living without you. You have a great plan for my
life- help me to find it. I want to make a difference in the world,
and when I die, help me to have lived well.
Amen.
