Helping teenagers to pray [part 2]

Well, I've just finished the book, so thought I'd finish the blog too.

It's a fabulous book, with loads of great stuff in it. I'll no doubt read it again, because it's got a lot for me to learn! I'd highly recommend it to anyone involved in youthwork who's looking to get beyond the pizza-and-games nights. I'd also recommend it to those who need to discover or rediscover something of the breadth and magnitude of prayer. It's a great resource and a great challenge.

Here's a bit from the last paragraph:
The truth is, we can't give young people happiness. We can't take away their pain and suffering; we can't shield them from the temptations that play upon their weaknesses and yearnings 24 hours a day. In the midst of a suffering world, it sometimes feels as though we have so little to offer young people - some fleeting friendships, a few nights of fun and understanding ... Our real gift is to give them God - a God who will be sweet and nourishing food for them. What we can offer even the most troubled teenager is prayer. We can teach young people that, in the midst of pain, confusion and brokennness, they can turn towards love. They can stop ... among the words of Scripture, and hear the One who whispers to each of us, "Taste and see that the Lord is good."