PSALM 46:10
Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations.
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 Listen to God
This year's theme—Be STILL and KNOW That I Am GOD
Every September, millions of students gather around their schools' flagpoles to intercede in prayer for their schools, families, friends, communities, and countries. It's a time of renewal and increasing faith as students pray for God's protection, guidance, and healing.
We hope the articles and resources we've put together will help you better understand the power of prayer, your faith, what it means to be broken before God, and God's never-ending love for you.
 See You at the Pole
Visit the SYATP official site for more details on this student-led, nation-wide prayer vigil. There you can find useful information to help you plan, promote, and pray for this event. Then, after September 27, check back to see uplifting pictures and reports.
 8 Ways to Pray
A little creativity can deepen your talks with God.
by Rebecca Brooks1. Journal your prayers. But don't just journal requests. Write out questions, heartaches and struggles. Don't forget to journal praises, too. Be creative. Put your prayers into poems. Write a letter to God. Then go back and read your journal entries in a week or a month. There's a good chance you'll be reminded of how God has answered your prayers. And when you're feeling down, your past praises remind you of God's goodness and love for you. More…
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 Articles and Resources on Prayer
Are You Listening, God?
You say your prayers, then pause and listen … and you hear nothing in return. So why talk to God?
Don't Give Up on Prayer!
See You at the Pole may serve as a good reminder to pray, but it's important that we're praying all the time. Be encouraged by Bill Hybels's sermon "Why We Shouldn't Give Up on Prayer" from PreachingTodaySermons.com.
1 & 2 Chronicles: Passion and Prayer
How can we develop a passionate love for God? These Old Testament books unveil a wealth of information. Study them with this guide from ChristianBibleStudies.com.
God, Please …
Ever feel like you don't know what to say? Read this humble prayer and be encouraged and inspired.
Faithful Advice
Looking for advice you can rely on? Look no further! These articles address topics from being too busy for devotions to reaching non-Christian family and friends.
Increase Your Faith
An incredible prayer life does not just appear; it's the result of faithfulness to God. These devotionals will help you increase and strengthen your faith!
Power of Prayer
We all know faithful prayer is pleasing to God, but exactly how powerful are our prayers? These stories will show you the power of prayer in the lives of ordinary people.
Prayer Growth
We've pulled together more articles to help you better understand the power of prayer, and offer advice to deepen and enrich your prayer life.
School Spirit
Working to establish God's presence in your school should be a year-round effort. Check out how these Christian groups' prayers were answered!
 What the Bible Says About Prayer
Praise and Thanksgiving
Giving praise to God helps us to understand just how awesome he really is!
Seeking God
Our primary purpose for prayer should be seeking God—seeking to know him better; to have a closer, more personal relationship with him; to communicate with him as a child would with her father; and to bring our needs and our desires before him.
Ask God
God wants us to come to him with our needs and desires. He tells us that if we would only ask and have faith, we would receive.
Pray for Others
God wants us to be like Christ and pray that others would be protected from the evil one and would hear the truth.
 Resources for Teens
Quest Study Bible
This Bible is an excellent choice for those desiring a greater understanding of the Bible. It includes more than 200 articles and over 6,000 questions and answers addressing issues such as: Can our prayers cause God to change his mind? and Does it matter where we pray?
Ignite Your Faith Magazine
This exciting magazine tells how to live a Christ-centered life as a teenager in today's world. It's packed with articles relevant to a teen's life, and it provides encouragement and godly counsel. Sign up now for a free trial offer!
Ignite Your Faith Newsletter
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Prayer Network
Can't make it to the pole? Don't worry! Our Prayer Network will connect you to other prayer warriors. Post a prayer request, give a praise report, talk to other Christians in our prayer chatroom, and check out our prayer message boards for all your prayer needs.
Teen Message Boards
These message boards are your place to discuss various issues for teens from a Christian perspective.
 Resources for Parents
How to Pray for Your Child's School
As a parent, you might not have time to attend See You at the Pole for your child's school, but that doesn't mean you can't join in with prayer.
Uncle Sam's Prayer Stick
What you need to know about the government's stand on prayer in school.
Books on Deeper Prayer
For ancient wisdom and contemporary insight.
How Prayer Made Me a Father Again
The surprising answer to my Tuesday night request.
Praying for Hope
What a dying infant taught her mother about God's ways.
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