1 Timothy 4:12- "DON'T LET ANYONE THINK LESS OF YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG. Be and example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."On Google, I just tried to find a great story that would inspire me about what most people think about Christian teens. What I found wasn't exactly that inspiring. While drugs, sex, dating, and addicitons are big topics that need to be addressed for Christian teens, that is not all we are capable of learning about. God has called us to take a stand for those who are lost. He has called us to hunger for wisdom and to shine like a lamp, no matter what age we are. Christian teens should be seen as eagles among a flock of crows, reaching for the honor and glory of a Holy God.
Proverbs 31:8-9 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
"Today we live in a culture that promotes comfort, not challenges. Everything is about finding ways to escape hardship, avoid pain, and dodge duty. In the past, young people were expected to make significant contributions to society. Today, our culture expects very little from teens- not much more than staying in school and doing a few chores. A sad consequence of such low expectations is that life-changing lessons go unlearned." -Chuck Norris
Today, I am challenging you. Whatever you are passionate about (writing, leading, reading, talking, singing, making friends) do it for God. Put your heart into it and find ways you can use your talents for His glory. Don't let anyone trick you into thinking that you are too young to make a difference, or that standing up for what you believe in is dumb. God has given you two legs to stand with, and it's your job to make them stand for His glory.
The sky's the Limit! *Leave a comment about what you want to do for the challenge that I have given you.
-Jenna Hampton
with Chuck Norris
