February 2025 Consecration Week Prayer for Thursday, February 13th Youth and Young Adults Prayer Written By Bro. Kijuan Williams

February 13, 2025

Kijuan “The Psalmist”

February 2025 Consecration Week Prayer for Thursday, February 13th Youth and Young Adults Prayer Written By Bro. Kijuan Williams Heavenly Father, On this blessed day, we humbly come before You, lifting the youth and young adults in our communities and around the world—those who are navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood. In this pivotal season of their lives, they face numerous challenges such as academic pressures, societal expectations, and the uncertainties of their future, while simultaneously encountering remarkable opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and service to others. We ask for Your divine presence to be with them, offering guidance as they make important decisions about their education, careers, and relationships. Strengthen them in their moments of doubt, and inspire them to develop their unique gifts and talents, encouraging them to walk in Your ways with confidence and purpose. May they feel Your love surrounding them, empowering them to lead with compassion and integrity in every aspect of their lives. Scripture: Romans 13:11-14 "Besides this, you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." Dear Lord, we humbly come before You, seeking to awaken the hearts of our youth to the profound urgency of their spiritual calling in this pivotal moment of their lives. In a world filled with distractions—ranging from constant social media notifications to the allure of instant gratification—we ask that You empower them to cast aside the works of darkness that encroach upon their hearts and minds. Help them to recognize these distractions for what they truly are: obstacles to their spiritual growth. Equip them with the armor of light—wisdom, discernment, and faith—so that they may navigate life's challenges with courage and integrity. May they walk in righteousness and truth, standing firm in their beliefs even when faced with opposition or temptation. We pray that they embody the virtues of purity, integrity, and selfless love, resisting the fleeting desires of the flesh that seek to lead them astray. Grant them the strength to choose paths of honor, kindness, and compassion, even when the world encourages otherwise. Guide them to make choices that honor You, Lord, and strengthen their resolve to shine brightly as beacons of Your light in a world that often feels enveloped in darkness and despair. Let their actions reflect the teachings of Your Word, inspiring others to seek You. Lord, we plead for our youth to arise from their spiritual slumber, awakening to the reality that each moment is a sacred opportunity and that their salvation is nearer than ever. Instill in them a sense of urgency to live out their faith boldly and unapologetically, demonstrating their commitment to You in every aspect of their lives. Help them to reject behaviors and attitudes that lead to darkness—whether it be indulging in harmful pleasures that dull their spirits, engaging in divisive conflicts that sow discord, or fostering jealousy that breeds strife. Instead, we ask that you clothe them in the Lord Jesus Christ, allowing them to radiate His love and righteousness in their daily lives. May their presence be a testament to Your glory, drawing others towards Your grace and salvation. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Heavenly Father, we come before You with earnest hearts, praying that our young adults recognize their bodies as sacred temples of the Holy Spirit. We ask that they present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing in Your sight, fully embracing the significance of this profound calling. In a culture that often promotes conformity and superficial standards, we beseech You to continually renew their minds through the transformative power of Your Word. Grant them the ability to sift through the noise of societal expectations and trends, empowering them to seek out and grasp Your perfect and divine will for their lives. May their thoughts be enlightened and perspectives shifted, enabling them to discern truth from deception in an often-confusing world. Let their lives serve as vibrant testimonies to Your unwavering goodness, standing in stark contrast to the fleeting values that entice and distract so many. Father, ignite a passionate desire within our youth to wholly dedicate themselves to You in every aspect of their lives—mind, body, and spirit. Help them understand that offering their bodies as living sacrifices is not merely an obligation but a profound act of worship that reflects their love and commitment to You. Protect them from the relentless pressures to conform to worldly standards and transient values that seek to undermine their identity in Christ. Instead, engage their hearts and minds, transforming them through the wisdom of Your Word, so they may go forth to discern and pursue that which is good, acceptable, and perfect in Your sight. May their lives be bright beacons of holy living, compelling those around them to seek and embrace Your everlasting truth. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love." Heavenly Father, we humbly ask You to remind our youth and young adults of the immense, transformative power that resides within them through their unwavering faith in Christ. You have equipped them with every necessary resource for a life filled with purpose and godliness, granting them the tools to navigate the complexities of the world. May they hold dear the precious promises You have bestowed upon them, encouraging them to actively partake in Your divine nature and embody the principles You have laid out in Scripture. As they embark on their journey of faith, we pray that they diligently supplement their belief with vital virtues such as knowledge—understanding, and discernment; self-control—mastery over their impulses; steadfastness—resilience in the face of challenges; godliness—a commitment to living righteously; brotherly affection—genuine care and support for one another; and love—the greatest of all virtues that binds everything together. Let these qualities not merely exist but flourish within them, reflecting Your character and enabling them to escape the pervasive corruption of the world around them. Lord, we express our gratitude for the divine power and precious promises that fully equip our youth and young adults for a life dedicated to godly living. Help them to fully recognize their glorious calling to share in Your divine nature, having been freed from the corruption of sinful desires that seek to ensnare them. Encourage them to actively cultivate their faith daily, adding these virtues in a way that transforms their character and enriches their relationships. May these qualities define who they are and how they engage with the world, making them shining examples of Your grace, love, and goodness, drawing others to Your light. Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9 "Now when Sanballat and Tobiah and Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies heard that I had built the wall and that there was no breach left in it... they sent to me, saying, 'Come and let us meet together...' But they intended to do me harm. And I sent messengers to them, saying, 'I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?' They sent to me four times in this way, and I answered them in the same manner. In the same way Sanballat for the fifth time sent his servant to me with an open letter in his hand. In it was written, 'It is reported among the nations...' Then I sent to him, saying, 'No such things as you say have been done, for you are inventing them out of your mind.' For they all wanted to frighten us... But now, O God, strengthen my hands." Lord, just as Nehemiah confronted unwavering opposition while diligently carrying out Your mission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, so may our young people today face similar challenges and distractions. They may encounter skepticism and resistance from peers, family, or society at large, who do not grasp or support the divine purpose You have instilled in their hearts. Grant them the strength and wisdom to remain steadfast in their pursuits, to discern the voices that uplift from those that hinder, and to draw courage from their faith. May they be empowered to persevere through adversity, following the path You've laid out for them with conviction and clarity. They have the courage and wisdom to stand firm in their convictions. May they recognize and resist the deceptive tactics of the enemy, staying focused on the great work You have called them to. Strengthen their hands and hearts, so that they may persevere with unwavering faith and commitment to Your mission, confident in Your protection and guidance. Father, we lift our young people who, like Nehemiah, are dedicated to accomplishing Your work despite facing opposition. Surround them with Your protection and grant them the discernment to recognize the schemes of the enemy. Strengthen their resolve to stay focused on their divine calling, refusing to be distracted or discouraged by those who seek to do them harm. May they find refuge in Your strength, courage in Your presence, and unwavering determination to fulfill the great work You have set before them. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.