1. You’ve been baby-sitting for the Connors all evening. Mrs. Connor comes home and gets a phone call that her father has been rushed to the hospital. You
a. offer to put Mrs. Connor’s father on the church prayer chain.
b. tell Mrs. Connor you’ll pray for her father, then leave to give her privacy.
c. sit on the sofa with Mrs. Connor and pray out loud for healing.

2. Your pastor’s talking about persecuted Christians in other countries. He gives details about a young woman who was tortured simply for reading the Bible. You
a. try to shut out the horrible mental picture of the woman being tortured.
b. ask if the youth group can pray together for the young woman.
c. thank God silently that you have the freedom to read the Bible.

3. By the time you get through the lunch line and arrive at your table, you have only 10 minutes left to eat. You
a. bow your head, close your eyes and ask God to bless your food.
b. say grace quickly but only if you get to the table before anyone else.
c. begin to chow down like everyone else.

4. You arrive at the allergist for your appointment. The receptionist tells you the doctor is running behind because a little boy had a life-threatening allergic reaction. You
a. smile and say, “I hope he’s OK,” but inside you’re pretty irritated about the wait.
b. say a quick prayer for the little boy’s recovery, then settle into a chair to read your book.
c. sit down and pray for the little boy’s recovery.

5. The new girl who sits beside you in algebra class asked about your cross necklace. You told her you’re a Christian, and now she won’t speak to you. You
a. pray for her each day in algebra, asking God for guidance in what to do.
b. smile and greet her every day before class hoping she’ll warm up to you.
c. remind yourself to add her to the prayer list in your Bible.

6. While riding home, your school bus stops abruptly due to a car crash. An ambulance speeds by on the shoulder of the road. You
a. thank the Lord your bus wasn’t part of the crash, then pray quietly for the people injured.
b. say to your seatmate, “I hope the people in the crash are going to be OK.”
c. look at your watch and wonder how long you’ll be sitting in traffic.

7. Your mom asked you to pray for her job interview at 10:30 a.m., but you totally forgot about it until the afternoon. You
a. feel terrible and chide yourself for forgetting.
b. say a prayer anyway, asking Him to help her get the job.
c. apologize to God for forgetting and ask Him to help you remember next time.

8. A friend shares that her parents have been fighting a lot. She tearfully confides her fears that they might get a divorce. You
a. say, “That’s a bummer. I’m really sorry.” Then you suggest that she talk with a pastor about her fears.
b. say, “I’ll pray for your parents.” Then write them on your prayer list.
c. say, “Let’s pray together right now” and ask God to help her parents work out their differences.

9. You and a girl named Maryann both tried out for the lead in a community play. You got the part, and now Maryann is spreading nasty rumors about you. You
a. say to Maryann, “I’m sorry you’re upset about not getting the part.”
b. call your best friend and say, “Can you believe all the lies Maryann is spreading about me? What should I do?”
c. pray about it for a few days, asking God to heal Maryann’s hurt.

10. You just found out that volleyball camp is the same week as your family’s summer vacation at the beach, so you must make a choice between the two. You
a. hide out in your room to cry and pray, asking God to help you choose.
b. beg your parents to change the vacation, even though you know they can’t.
c. throw yourself on your bed and cry, knowing you should pray about it but feeling too angry right now.

Scoring
Give your answers the corresponding numeral and add them together for your total score.

1. a = 1, b = 2, c = 3
2. a = 1, b = 3, c = 2
3. a = 3, b = 1, c = 2
4. a = 1, b = 2, c = 3
5. a = 1, b = 3, c = 2
6. a = 3, b = 2, c = 1
7. a = 1, b = 3, c = 2
8. a = 1, b = 2, c = 3
9. a = 2, b = 1, c = 3
10. a = 3, b = 1, c = 2

10-16 points
Prayer Wannabe
You think about praying but need to be more intentional about doing it. Sometimes you’re embarrassed to pray with others, especially out loud. Remember, chatting one-on-one with the Creator of the universe is an awesome privilege!

17-24 points
Prayer Waffler
You care about others, but forget to pray for them in some situations. Remember that your relationship with God is the most important thing in life, so keep in touch with Him by praying often. Pour your heart out to God and ask for His advice before calling a friend.

25-30 points
Prayer Warrior
You talk to your heavenly Father about everything and seek His guidance throughout your day. Praying out loud with others comes as easily as praying alone in your room. Remember to make praising God a priority, too.

Talking with God About Your Life
A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer
by Elizabeth George
Item code: P00550B

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