A Pastor’s Prayer for Young People

O blessed Father, the great God of spiritual Israel, of Thine elect over the whole world; we, raise this prayer especially on behalf of the youth of the church, who are Thy chosen, on whom Thou dost look with loving eyes of favor, for those in the strength of their youth -- the covenant young people.  Their needs are great, Father -- sometimes greater than the needs of others. And if not greater, yet the position and experience of the young people in the battle of faith make their needs...