Jesus Youth Prayers 5.3

The Jesus Youth Prayers Shelf is designed to provide easy access to a wealth of spiritual resources and facilitate personal prayer routines.

Features

• Tracks daily time spent in prayer
• Offers a diverse range of spiritual content and collections
• Includes unique saint images for each JY prayer day, covering over 46 chapters
• Provides a vertical saints list menu for convenient selection

An initiative of Jesus Youth International in collaboration with EthicCoders.

For those unfamiliar with the concept of Jesus Youth Prayer, it is essential to understand that prayer serves as a means to enter into the Divine presence. It transcends the immediacy of our surroundings while simultaneously inviting Divine grace into the present moment. The teachings of the Divine Master illustrate this interplay between the sacred and everyday life, emphasizing that “Every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt. 13:52). Jesus Youth Prayer embodies this blend of rich Christian heritage and modern expressions of spontaneity and Spirit-led engagement.

The manner in which we pray significantly influences the quality and direction of our lives, both individually and collectively. The Jesus Youth Prayer framework incorporates traditional elements alongside creative, dynamic practices. Engaging with established patterns of prayer not only grounds individuals in a profound spiritual legacy but also fosters faithfulness in mundane aspects of life (Mt. 25:21). Additionally, spontaneous expression nurtures new enthusiasm for spiritual commitment and creativity in serving the Kingdom, exemplifying how holistic prayer leads to a balanced Christian life that honors both our love for God and our active presence in today’s world.

Within the Jesus Youth movement, prayer gatherings may adopt a Charismatic style that prioritizes spontaneity and participation. However, for small group settings or team meetings, the Jesus Youth Prayer format offers an effective approach suited for collective worship, allowing newcomers easy integration while providing seasoned participants with fresh avenues for deeper spiritual exploration.

Seven Steps

This contemporary prayer format draws inspiration from traditional community prayer patterns found within the Church, following these seven steps:

1. Introductory: The session begins with the sign of the cross, inviting participants to renew their connection with the Trinity, followed by singing and spontaneous praise.
2. Psalter: The psalm is recited alternately between two sections, potentially leading into a longer segment of song, free praise, and lively spontaneous prayers, depending on time and occasion.
3. Word of God: A relevant biblical passage is read, after which a moment of silent reflection ensues.
4. Reflection on the Word of God: Insights may be shared among participants; alternatively, one individual may offer a reflection in more formal contexts.
5. Response: A response prayer utilizing meditations or prayers from saints enhances depth in spiritual engagement.
6. Intercession: Participants express various needs spontaneously, joining together in intercessory prayers for these intentions.
7. Conclusion: The session concludes with the Lord’s Prayer and a blessing.