Did you know that throughout the Bible, we're commanded not to fear 365 times? Yet so many people are still afraid. People are afraid of many different things. Afraid of Satan, afraid of dying, afraid of being single for the rest of their lives, afraid of snakes, and a million other things. I just looked at a list of phobias and you could be afraid of literally anything. The only phobias I really have is Ophidiophobia, Taphophobia, and Cynophobia which is the fear of snakes, the fear of being buried alive, and the fear of dogs. But there are some people who have lots more phobias than 3. Some fears, such as my fear of being buried alive, are irrational. But as I said above, the Bible tells us 365 times to not be afraid. So, therefore, all fears are irrational. Yes, there are legitimate fears, but there shouldn't be. Here are my top 5 favorite verses commanding us not to fear.
1. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 2. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. 3. Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 4. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, "Do not fear; I will help you". 5. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. There are 360 more scriptures about fear, but these are just my favorites. All 5 of these are promises. You don't have to be afraid of anything because God is always there with you. So don't fear.
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If you have a boyfriend, or even if you don't and there's just some guy that you like, you might have found yourself thinking "is he the one?" It can be hard to know if your boyfriend or your potential boyfriend is the guy God wants you to marry. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before moving too far into a relationship.
1. Is He A Christian? This is the most important question you need to ask. If the answer is no, then he is definitely not the one for you. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, [Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?] This verse makes it very clear that we are not to be in a relationship with a non-Christian. 2. Does My Family Support Our Relationship? God has placed your family in your life for a reason. Yes, they may get on your nerves. A lot. But they can also provide helpful and godly advice; that is, if they're a Christian. If not, then I encourage you to ask your pastor, youth pastor, or mentor if they think you should move further into the relationship. Ask your parents, siblings, mentor, or another godly role model that is involved in your life. Then listen to them. Whatever they tell you will be for your own good. 3. Is Christ the Central Focus Of Our Relationship? Or is everything about you and him? Do you guys pray together and for each other, do you read the Bible together regularly, serve together, etc? There is nothing wrong with spending time together and talking about yourself and your hopes and dreams for the future, your struggles, and other things in your life. But you and your boyfriend should not be the main focus of your relationship. Jesus should be. 4. Does He Respect My Standards and Boundaries? A guy who truly cares about you will honor your standards. And he'll have a few of his own, too. If he doesn't respect your boundaries and standards, then he's probably not the one for you. There isn't a one-size-fits-all mold when it comes to relationships. But if you answered no to any of these questions, then that is a red flag and maybe you shouldn't go any further in this relationship. Also, don't only ask these questions and if you answered yes to all of them just rush right into a relationship. Pray. Seek God wholeheartedly and listen and wait for Him to speak to you. Keep an open heart and mind. Don't be closed off to what the red flags might be saying just because you like the guy. How many times a day do you eat? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks throughout the day. As soon as we get hungry, or sometimes even before we get hungry, we eat. Especially as teenagers, there's always one thing on our mind: food. But what if we thought about the Bread of Life as much as or more than we think about food? For those of you who don't know what the Bread of Life is, this scripture is for you: [Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35]. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives our spirit lasting satisfaction, while our physical body has to eat again and again and again to continue to be satisfied. So just like you wake up in the morning and eat breakfast, it's important to wake up and eat of the Bread of Life. Here are 3 reasons why I like spending time with God first thing in the morning.
1. I Feel Like I'm Starting My Day Right Some people have to wake up and exercise to feel like they're starting their day right. With other people, it may be other things. With me, it's spending time with God. If I don't read my Bible, pray, and read my devotional before I do anything else, I feel like I'm not starting my day the way I should. In my mind, God is first in my life, so He should be first every day. 2. It Gives Me Joy For The Day When I spend time with God first thing in the morning, it gives me joy for the day. I always feel happy when I'm reading the Bible. When I start my day off with scriptures, I'm happy for the whole day, not just while I'm reading. 3. I'm Able To Practice What I Learned I always learn something every time I read the Bible. No matter what book or chapter I'm reading in, I'm always able to apply it to my life in some way or another. Whenever I read something in the Bible, I get excited about living it out. I know it might seem dumb to some people, but I like reading in the mornings so that when God reveals something to me through His Word or when I learn something new, I'm able to practice living it out all day. I hope this post has challenged you to start waking up earlier in order to spend time with God first thing in the morning. |
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