At a Loss for Words

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Apr 14, 2026 · 4m

READ: ROMANS 8:26-27, 31-34 Every time I called the dog’s name, my family laughed. Now that I’m older, I understand why. I grew up near my uncle Andy, who had a dog named Shep. I adored Uncle Andy and liked his dog too. But—as a child—I couldn’t pronounce “Shep.” Try as I might, the dog’s name sounded like “Botch” every time I spoke it. I understood the name Shep; I just couldn’t get the word out when I pronounced it. Have you ever tried to say what was on your mind, but you just couldn’t seem to verbalize it? Have you felt this way in your prayers—attempting to call out to God for what you…