From the Minister's Heart

The Youth In You  Let It Shine -  Preteens and Teenagers

Ecclesiastes 12:1-2

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.

While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain.

*** Young people treasure the days of being young; don't rush the idea of being an adult before it is time.
You have the rest of your life to grow into an adult. First things are first as:

1. Obeying your parents so you can have that long and healthy life that God had promised you.
2.  Staying in school and getting a good education by making the best grades you can.
3. Don't stay at home mid-week and sundays; we all need to go to church to get a biblical education also.

***Your life shines when you are doing these things. You can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you.

 *** Be the very best you can be at what you are doing. If the first time fails try, try again until you have overcame the obstacle.

***Life is only a test and we must ace the test just like we do in school. You are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. You can do what you need to - just put your mind to it and focus.

***Sometimes our parents seperate, divorce and sometimes die; don't be sadden and if you are talk to God about it. I feel a deep need and desire from God to tell  you this.

*** Some of your are very lonely and this too shall pass; it is part of life. You know, you may feel alone but you are never alone, because God is with you and he is waiting to talk to you about all the things that bother you.

 ***You know, sometimes parents are bothered and sadden also; but we keep holding on because of the love we have for you. Your parents are the best thing that could have happened to you because they are saved by the grace of God. God is amazingly graceful.

***After finishing your education go on to college or a trade school and finish it; so that you can get a very good job and support your family when it come time for you to marry.

 ***You have only one life; let it shine by serving God to the fullest while you are young.When you get older there will be no regrets because you will know how to bring your children up in the will of God, amen.

***The bible tells us to, flee youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, chartiy, peace, wth them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

***May the faith , love and peace of God rule and regulate your mind, soul and body so you can continue to shine in his will by keeping that close relationship with your parents.


***You do know that your parents love you; this is why they discipline you.When you are an adult you will come to understand it by and by.We were also disciplined by our parents out of love.


Let your life shine - until we meet again soon.