Prom Night!! Prayer

Thoughts for High Schoolers and their families from our awesome Youth Minister, Leslie:

For some of you tonight is a big night! I want you all to know that I will be praying for all of you on this very special occasion.
Here are some tips to help you through this special evening (and to help create less drama!):

Make sure you tell your date how nice they look.
Make sure you don't ditch your date when you get to the prom.
Guys, treat the girls special: open doors for them, pull their chair out for them. These little things make them feel so special.

Girls, remember that you are dressed in beautiful gowns and dresses, try to act beautiful, too. Say please and thank you to your date. Don't chew with your mouth open. Your date is also dressed very handsome for this evening so treat him with the respect he deserves. And tell him how nice he looks too.

Also if your date is uncomfortable with a situation that may be going on, please take them out of that situation. It is a horrible feeling to be somewhere and feel totally unsafe or uncomfortable. On that note... if you are feeling that way, make sure you tell your date how you feel. Your date is not a mind reader. Speak up.

Don't be afraid or ashamed to stand up and say NO! Sometimes others feel the same way, and they are afraid. So it could be up to you. God could be calling you to stand up. Don't let Him down.

Last, but not least, a prayer:
Lord, you are the King of kings. Let this evening be to your honor and glory. Father, protect these young people tonight, not just from bodily harm, Lord, but from the spiritual evils of this world. Show these young adults that You are present, that You are there in everything, and that You will help them stay strong in your amour of protection. If there is trouble, Lord, show them a way out of it. Convict their hearts to be a reflection of You this night. With so many lost people in this world, Lord, show them that they are vital to your Kingdom give them the courage to stand in their faith and be proud and not get caught up in the peer pressure of this evening. Lord, protect the parents tonight, that your hand be on the post-prom event and all the amazingly dedicated parents who are making this be a special and safe time for their children.
Let this whole day and evening be for You, Father.
In Your precious Son's Name, Jesus Christ.
Peace to all!
Have a Great Time!!
Email me some pictures
Leslie

PS - Ditto for me - with the prayer, and the pictures!!!
Blessings,
Janet+