RESOURCES - HOW TO PRAY FOR OUR YOUTH

31 Ways to Pray for Our Youth by Dick Eastman

1. Pray for the Spirit of Reverence
The fear of the Lord - Prov. 9:10

2. Pray for the Spirit of Humility
The willingness to submit - James 4:10

3. Pray for the Spirit of Purity
A desire to be clean - Matt. 5:8

4. Pray for the Spirit of Purpose
The wisdom to set goals - Prov. 4:25

5. Pray for the Spirit of Simplicity
A life-style uncluttered - Romans 12:8

6. Pray for the Spirit of Commitment
A dedication to the "cause" - Josh. 24:15

7. Pray for the Spirit of Diligence
A willingness to work hard - 2 Pet. 1:5

8. Pray for the Spirit of Servanthood
The ministry of "helps" - Gal. 6:9,10

9. Pray for the Spirit of Consistency
The Quality of faithfulness - James 1:8

10. Pray for the Spirit of Assurance
A depth of faith - Heb. 10:22

11. Pray for the Spirit of Availability
A willingness to go - Isa. 6:8

12. Pray for the Spirit of Loyalty
A zeal for fidelity - Ruth 1:16

13. Pray for the Spirit of Sensitivity
Openness of Heart - Luke 10:30-37

14. Pray for the Spirit of Compassion
Love in action - Mark 8:1,2

15. Pray for the Spirit of Tenderness
A willingness to weep - 2 Kings 22:19

16. Pray for the Spirit of Maturity
The capacity to grow - Heb. 5:12-14

17. Pray for the Spirit of Holiness
Christ-like behavior - 1 Pet. 1:16

18. Pray for the Spirit of Reliability
A depth of dependability - 1 Cor. 4:2

19. Pray for the Spirit of Revelation
Learning to listen - Eph. 1:15, 18

20. Pray for the Spirit of Denial
A sacrifice to surrender - Luke 9:23

21. Pray for the Spirit of Confidence
A baptism of boldness- Phil. 4:13

22. Pray for the Spirit of Integrity
The quality of truthfulness - Rom. 12:17

23. Pray for the Spirit of Repentance
A willingness to change - Luke 3:8

24. Pray for the Spirit of Trust
A fearless reliance - Psalm 125:1

25. Pray for the Spirit of Submission
Choosing to yield - Eph. 5:21

26. Pray for the Spirit of Teachability
The quality of meekness - Titus 3:2

27. Pray for the Spirit of Prayer
A longing to wait - Isa. 40:31

28. Pray for the Spirit of Unity
A respect for others - 1 Cor. 1:10

29. Pray for the Spirit of Restoration
A ministry of healing - Isa. 61:1,2

30. Pray for the Spirit of Authority
A capacity to command - Matt. 16:19

31. Pray for the Spirit of Generosity
The desire to give - Matt. 10:8

Reprinted with permission of Dick Eastman
Every Home for Christ
PO Box 35930
Colorado Springs, CO 80935 - 3593