Faith Bound: Prayers By & 4 College Students

Bring answers through this storm, Lord.

Prayers do not always have to be formal. I can talk to God in an unstructured way about my plans for the day, my fears about the future; I can even just thank him for coffee, my favorite beverage.

Lord, Here I am again. I fell. I'm sorry. Put me in the right place, so that I can get back to you.

What do you struggle with? Hope for? Wonder about? Find joy in?

Knowing someone else has experienced similar obstacles and dreams can be empowering, comforting and encouraging.
This book of prayers written for and by college-age young adults focuses on contemporary issues in their lives. From various Christian backgrounds, cultures, and campuses, they share their experiences and prayer-reflections that help them cope with life's difficulties, rejoice in God's grace, and make the best decisions when faced with demanding choices.
Prayers meet the moment of key factors in a college student s life, such as...

starting the new term, making new friends, and cultivating relationships
classroom pressures and exam week,
new worldviews, new ways of addressing common questions, wrestling with meaning
maintaining relationship with God without being forced to go to church
juggling commitments for balance and holistic health
preparing to graduate and discerning a career path
...leading ultimately to a stronger, more adult relationship with God.

These real-life experiences--and the home-made prayers rising out of them--will support and guide young adults as they step out on their own, pursue and answer their heart s calling, and establish their growing independence.

I will try and keep my heart open to your will and follow it as I go through this year.