A Collection
of Prayers
for the
Christ Church Youth Groups
A Prayer at the Close of Youth Meetings
Father, send us out anywhere you would have us go, only go with
us.
Place upon us any burden you would have us bear, only stand by us to sustain us.
Break any tie that binds us, except the tie that binds us to you.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon us and those we love this day
and always. Amen.
Karakia Before A Meeting
God our creator,
When you speak there is light and life,
When you act there is justice and love;
Grant that your love may be present in our meeting,
So that what we say and what we do
May be filled with your Holy Spirit
From the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer
Prayer For A Young People’s Group
O God, who has made us in your image, we give you thanks for
friends and homes, for youth and strength, for hopes and dreams. Help us to be honest, to live up to the best we
know, and to grow in the knowledge and love of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
A General Prayer
 | May today there be
peace within you. |
| May you trust God that
you are exactly where you are meant to be. |
| May you not forget the
infinite possibilities that are born of faith. |
| May you use those gifts
that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. |
| May you be content
knowing that you are a child of God. |
| Let His presence settle
into your bones, and allow your soul the |
| freedom to sing, dance,
and to bask in the sun. |
| It is there for each
and every one of you. Amen. |
A Prayer For Teachers And Educators
God the source of all our inspiration,
Help us to understand ourselves, our world and you;
And grant to those who teach us and our children
Respect for others’ inventiveness and questioning,
And for themselves commitment to the truth. Amen.
From the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer
A Prayer For Today
O God:
Give me strength to live another day;
Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its
duties;
Let me not lose faith in other people;
Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or
meanness;
Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them;
Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly
that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of
conscious integrity;
Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things;
Grant me this day some new vision of your truth;
Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness;
and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls;
in the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
