A prayer book for teenagers, containing prayers in a range of styles, divided thematically.

The 500 prayers will be split into thematic sections, including: Seasonal (Including: Christmas, Easter, Pentecost); Thanksgiving; Praise and worship; School (including exams, bullying, relationship with teachers); Relationships (including friendships, sex, and boyfriend/girlfriend); Justice (including prayers about the environment, poverty etc); Knowing God (including prayers for spiritual gifts); Pain and problems (including bereavement and illness). The prayers themselves will be numbered but continually varied - featuring a mix of ancient prayers (approx 20%), and prayers written by the author and by young people. They will be written in a variety of styles, and will be preceded by a short introduction where necessary. There will be an extensive index and features on developing a prayer life.

Martin is editor of Youthwork magazine and author of The Ideas Factory and The Think Tank.

Here are 500 prayers for every occasion. Prayers for relationships; for problems; for saying thank you; for crying out in anger or pain; for times of spiritual dryness; for times of starting again. They can be used for worship together, and for worship alone. They can open up new possibilities, and help to bring a bad day to a better close. The 500 prayers will be split into thematic sections, including: Seasonal (Including: Christmas, Easter, Pentecost); Thanksgiving; Praise and worship; School (including exams, bullying, relationship with teachers); Relationships (including friendships, sex, and boyfriend/girlfriend); Justice (including prayers about the environment, poverty etc); Knowing God (including prayers for spiritual gifts); Pain and problems (including bereavement and illness). The prayers themselves will be numbered but continually varied - featuring a mix of ancient prayers (approx 20%), and prayers written by the author and by young people. They will be written in a variety of styles, and will be preceded by a short introduction where necessary. There will be an extensive index and features on developing a prayer life.

__Contents__  
Introduction 8  
1\. Thanksgiving and praise 15  
2\. Sorry 31  
3\. Growing with God 45  
4\. Pain 78  
5\. Intercession 104  
6\. Relationships 128  
7\. School 149  
8\. Life 169  
9\. Praying through the Story 182  
10\. Seasons and occasions 205  
11\. Community prayers 219

A collection of 500 themed prayers for young people, covering topics like school, relationships, and justice. Includes ancient and contemporary prayers, with an index and guidance

\["For young people seeking guidance in prayer", "Helps you connect with God through relatable themes", "You will find comfort and strength in your prayer life"\]

This book offers 500 prayers tailored for young people to inspire their spiritual journey.

Martin Saunders

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Thanksgiving and praise

2. Sorry

3. Growing with God

4. Pain

5. Intercession

6. Relationships

7. School

8. Life

9. Praying through the Story

10. Seasons and occasions

11. Community prayers

Saunders, Martin

Martin Saunders is very well-known within the youthwork sector. He is the Director of Creative Development for Christian charity, Youthscape. Prior to that he was the editor of Youthwork magazine and founder of Childrenswork magazine and the Youthwork Summit. He is the author of a number of books including The Ideas Factory, The Think Tank and 500 Prayers for Young People.

A collection of 500 prayers for young people, organised by themes like seasons, relationships, and justice. Includes ancient and contemporary prayers, with an index for easy navigation.

\["For teens","A diverse selection of prayer to enhance every teenagers prayer life","Encourages spiritual growth"\]

A comprehensive prayer book for teens, covering various life themes and fostering spiritual connection

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This attractively produced 250 page paperback has been compiled by Martin Saunders, a young man in his 30s, and father of 3 children. The 500 prayers, many written by Martin himself, are mainly in contemporary English, but some older prayers, such as those by St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Theresa of Avila and St. Gregory, are left in their original form.  
The writer considers the prayers suitable and relevant for ‘people journeying through the alternately marvellous and agonizing teenage years’.   
Beware of flicking through this book from back to front, as I did. Initially I was off-put by some old and rather long prayers, and I could not imagine the appeal to a teenager of one labelled ‘from the Gelarian Sacramentary (8th century)’. Also in this section is that wonderful prayer of John Henry Newman, containing the lines ‘when the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done…’ It is entitled ‘A blessing for the short of breath’ – something teenagers rarely experience!  
However, if you start at the very beginning (a very good place to start) you will find a fine collection of prayers of thanks, forgiveness, growth, and coping with pain. The sub heading of this book – Prayers for a New Generation - is especially apt for the middle section of the book, where there are excellent prayers dealing with relationships, school life, bullying, starting at college, the environment, and ethics. These prayers are direct and very pertinent to the adolescent years and beyond.  
The blurb suggests giving 500 Prayers for Young People as a baptism or confirmation present. I view it as especially appropriate for those in the middle teens and upward. This collection of newly-written prayers, peppered with treasured prayers from the past, would also be a most valuable resource for clergy, teachers and youth workers.

500 Prayers for Young People

Prayers for a New Generation

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