The young authors in this book reflect the continuum of human emotion and experience: thanksgiving to anger, sorrow to joy, fear to hopefulness. The 274 prayers in Looking Past the Sky include prayers for growing up, for finding a place in the world, and for tough times. Every teen will find comfort and inspiration in these prayers. The 274 prayers in this collection are divided into the following sections: 1. Prayers to Begin and End the Day 2. Thank You, God 3. Prayers for Growing Up 4. Friends and Family 5. Finding a Place in the World 6. Tough Times 7. Conversations with God