im 13 years old and i love God a lot!!! thats why i decided to start a prayer group at school, but its really not going well! the children dont listen and talk while im praying and when we play games and they dont win, they say "no this game is unfair! im not coming here again" infront of me! i just want to ask you to pray for my prayer group thats falling apart!
God Bless!
Cherize
Hi everyone!
thanks for all the feedback!
the Thursday that just passed was another prayer group and it was a total flop...
I am really praying for this group to work because I know this is what God wants me to do for my school! I am really trying my best and I ask you not to pray for me but to pray for my group!!!
God Bless
Cherize
Its very encouraging to know that a little girl like you is eager to serve the Lord sna start a pray Group. yes you will have a lot of set backs when you start a pray group but dont give up. seek the Lord for guidance and pray for success. The Lord know when the time is right.I will be praying for you to be a smart girl and get the pray group started. Dont forget to remember me in your prayers.God Bless
Hi Cherize, i keep on praying for your group. God Bless you always!
Your prayer group is a wonderful idea. Lore we ask that you will open up the hearts and ears of the other children. Help them to see what a great group this is. Cherize, you must know what you are doing is great and don't stop being who you are despite what the other children might say. There will be others who see it differently. Trust in God and know he is with you every step of the way.
dont get discouraged . I started my prayer goup with just one person and God . The lord is adding peo-ple to us now. We constatly uphold you in our prayers.
Paslm 23.
Pastjor George from Sri lanka
Cherize, it's really great what you're doing at your age. keep the faith and pray still, even if it means that there's two people left in your group. even if it means one person left, but do not let the devil have his way. Pray, pray hard, pray in your heart, pray everywhere, just don't give up... prayer is good.
amen
Cherize don't get discouraged. Your prayer group may eventually fall apart, but don't let that get you down. Your attempt in of itself will have made a lasting impression upon people even though it may not appear obvious at this time. I am not surprised to hear that a group of 13 year olds are disinterested in a prayer group. I would imagine that the average 13 year old loses interest in just about anything in a matter of minutes (especially the boys) That's just the way it is. (can you imagine what a teacher must have to go through everyday trying to teach 13 year olds?) A prayer group is some pretty heavy stuff and you seem very mature for your age. Even adults can be disinterested in prayer groups. Everyone has their own personal beliefs and some people prefer to pray alone. Their preferences should be respected and I hope your attempts are respected and admired also. Keep trying but try not to offend or hurt anybody in your attempts. The most effective way to get through to people is in the way you live your life. Be the person you believe you should be and people will be drawn to your loving energy and they will learn from you. (That's what Jesus did.) Don't give up on the prayer group just yet, you might find some kids that are as enlightened as you are. Good luck and God Bless you.
Dear Cherize,
Your prayer group is destroying the works of the enemy. Don't give up! Never give up! The distractions are the enemy trying to get you to stop. Don't stop. You're beating him. He's the one who is saying, "It's not fair." Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Pray for me, Cherize. Pray that I will effectively get people to pray in Connecticut, New York City and everywhere. Pray that the churches I attend will have prayer meetings and never, never quit. I am praying for you.
Dear Cherize
You are doing such a great thing at your age, keep up the good work,God will relly bless you and will pray that the youth humble themselves and be obedient to you and to God.
Dear GOD, put your hands on Cherize so she can guide those around that are needing you in their lives.forgive these children, they know not what they do. open their eyes & heart to you! let Cherize guide them to you so they can find you!
Cherize,
Keep up the good work. you should be proud of your self it is hard. but keep doing what you are doing asks god for help and bless each child that you HAVE . In the name jesus each child that cherize has please let them hear the word. Guide Cherize she so young and trying to DO your work lord. but her heart is in the right place. AMEN
My Sweet Cherize,
Worry not if your prayer group goes slow pray for them who pay no attention to you wonderus jesture in the name of God! God knows what is in your heart. And from your prayer so do all in here who read your words.
Remember this, when more than one gather in His name He is there with you! God loves you so much becasue you love Him!
One day they will remember you and your good heart. In time when the playing goes they will know Cherize as one who loved God and them so much she wanted to give up her time for fun for them and for God!
Now God wants you to enjoy life too and when it is time to play do it and know God gave you such time. For me I pray everymoment of every day I may have work to do or may just be typing this message to you. But I look up and in my heart think what would God want me to say to you! See it works
So I will pray with you for all those good things you see in God and what I see is God is in you!
I shall pray for you and the God life that is in you!
From your loving old cowboy friend in Texas
God Bless,
David aka rabbin
God has surely blessed you beyond your 13 years. What an inspiration you are to us all. Instead of you trying to run the meetings alone. You should see if you can get some of the other students to participate. Hold an open discussion and ask the other students what they think would make a fun and interesting meeting. Make a list and vote on the best ideas. After you decide what to do, break up into groups.Have each group address a specific activity. That way everyone can be a part of the meeting. For example one group could be in charge of choosing and setting up the games. Another could pick and read the prayers. Another could keep notes on paper of each meeting .Maybe one group could make some refreshments. You decide, that way everyone would be more involved and less likely to complain. Then after one or two meetings switch groups so everyone has a chance to work in each of the different groups. I hope this helps. God Bless you for your wisdom.
Honey, I am so proud of you and God is too. Pray for the kids and don't say a word. God will move on their hearts. You trust and believe and be Kind. The love of God moves hearts. Keep up the good work. In the name of Jesus.
Cherize, DON'T GIVE UP!!! God is on your side and that's the devil's plan to frustrate you so you will quit. But nothing good comes easy we have to work har and harder until we accomplish what we want. God BLess you and Keep the faith. I will pray that they will turn to GOd and serve him with a pure heart.Amen
I pray that God will bless your loving heart and intentions and for Him to strengthen your faith and your resolve. I pray for God to touch the hearts of all the members of your prayer group with the love of Jesus. I also pray for God to remind you that what you may perceive as failure is really the beginning of your success and to never give up on what the love for Jesus can do,
ps: Start with a smaller group with friends that believe in what you are doing, make sure that your group is centered on prayers and not games, let everyone participate in saying a prayer at each meeting and invite some guests from other prayer groups, even adults once in a while!!. Above all, be of good cheer all the time and trust in Jesus who is always by your side.