A Burden for our Youth
Greetings Parents in ministry,
We all share common bonds and concerns. I desire "positive" feedback and words of wisdom from the mature chrisitan. No offense, it's just the matter at hand.
Ministry and laboring in the Kingdom of God is very fulfilling to me, and I am quite happy to be chosen by God for such a time as this, I am really addressing this to parents of teenagers, who may bear withness or identify with some of the challenges our youth face in the 21st century. They are challenged by over 100 TV channels, (for me I can only remeber 5 growing up) communication and technology has advanced beyond what we are able to comprehend. We did not have computers,yet along networking on the internet, unheard of..I graduated high school in 1981. Nevertheless, I believe that this generation was chosen to be birthed in the late 80- 90's, God knew, they really need our prayer and support, as they contend with wickness and rulers of darkness, constantly I have to keep myself in the throne room of God's grace for my sixteen year old, who has been taught the ways of righteousness and holiness, I watch him struggle with the negative pressure, and normal youthful things from school and the neighborhood, he is also a young musician ( who has already written a praise/worship song, and composed it by the work of the Holy Spirt - to God be the Glory), but the forces that surround him are real.. we must contine to pray-pray-pray for our youth. I believe there is a generation in this earth, that will seek GOD, despite what it looks, like they will usher in the 2nd coming of the Lord. ! For me, the storm has somewhat passed over, from 13-15/12 was "my God" - if you know what I mean LOL, I really did not know this kid, not same person I took the church from his birth to 13..., but nevertheless God prevailed and he never stop coming to church, though sometimes totally disconnected...the prayers of the righteous availeth much, or should I say " the effective fervent prayer of the righteous man, availeth much..."
Question: " What can we do, and how can we keep them encouraged in the things of God,"?
* P.S. THis will can be an awesome, support group....what are your thoughts?**
Sincerly, Dr. S.Jones, Pastor
We all share common bonds and concerns. I desire "positive" feedback and words of wisdom from the mature chrisitan. No offense, it's just the matter at hand.
Ministry and laboring in the Kingdom of God is very fulfilling to me, and I am quite happy to be chosen by God for such a time as this, I am really addressing this to parents of teenagers, who may bear withness or identify with some of the challenges our youth face in the 21st century. They are challenged by over 100 TV channels, (for me I can only remeber 5 growing up) communication and technology has advanced beyond what we are able to comprehend. We did not have computers,yet along networking on the internet, unheard of..I graduated high school in 1981. Nevertheless, I believe that this generation was chosen to be birthed in the late 80- 90's, God knew, they really need our prayer and support, as they contend with wickness and rulers of darkness, constantly I have to keep myself in the throne room of God's grace for my sixteen year old, who has been taught the ways of righteousness and holiness, I watch him struggle with the negative pressure, and normal youthful things from school and the neighborhood, he is also a young musician ( who has already written a praise/worship song, and composed it by the work of the Holy Spirt - to God be the Glory), but the forces that surround him are real.. we must contine to pray-pray-pray for our youth. I believe there is a generation in this earth, that will seek GOD, despite what it looks, like they will usher in the 2nd coming of the Lord. ! For me, the storm has somewhat passed over, from 13-15/12 was "my God" - if you know what I mean LOL, I really did not know this kid, not same person I took the church from his birth to 13..., but nevertheless God prevailed and he never stop coming to church, though sometimes totally disconnected...the prayers of the righteous availeth much, or should I say " the effective fervent prayer of the righteous man, availeth much..."
Question: " What can we do, and how can we keep them encouraged in the things of God,"?
* P.S. THis will can be an awesome, support group....what are your thoughts?**
Sincerly, Dr. S.Jones, Pastor
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Permalink Reply by Dr. Sharlene Jones, ThD. on
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God, Blessing to you Prophetess,
I rejoice and praise the Lord for "Ascension Gospel Music Group", I love our youth- was a youth Pastor and Founder of Chosen Generation Youth Ministry for many 10 years, now Pastoring a church along with my husband. My concern is for the youth that are very challenged greately, those who are not able to see thier calling and kindgom purpose at this time, they reject help sometimes purposley and sometimes unknownily,
nevertheless, thank you Holy Ghost " I am assured that they have a soverign foundation - God knows the pathway and he sees the end results." ( spoke to myself, thank you Father, concerning the burden I carry...God is good..your comment inspired me...Amen. Dr. S. Jones, Pastor -
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Permalink Reply by Minister Charlie M. Carter, Jr. on
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Balance! We must remember that our children are just that. Children! Parents are [just as] caught up in struggles, negative pressures, and the "me" of our times as young people are. Are we teaching our young people that God is on throne? Or, are we teaching our young people that, you can tell God what you want and he'll do what you say...? Who's in control here? Where is the balance? How does a young person weigh him or herself against the world? Are they using God's Word in spirit and in truth, or watered-down versions heard through songs and mis-quoted scriptures? What do our children truly hear and see from us? We are equipped with religiosity, but what about true worship to God? Our children are recieving what we allow them to have. John 15:7 "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." We must teach our children about His words...
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WELL I FOUND THAT THE THINGS THAT I LIKED THE MOST LIKE THE ARTS, WAS ALWAYS INCORPORATED IN OUR CHURCH ACTIVITIES AS A CHILD. NOW AS AN ADULT I REALIZED THAT OUR GIFTS AND TALENTS WHEN NURTURED IN THE LORD GROW AND ENABLES US TO BE COMFORTABLE DOING THE GODLY THINGS. IF OUR TALENTS, SINGING, PAINTING OR EVEN SPEAKING IS FOR GOD THEN AS CHILDREN WE MUST INVITE THE YOUTH TO REALIZE THE POTENTIAL THAT THEY HAVE INSIDE. I WRITE MORE NOW THAN WHEN I WAS A TEEN, BUT I NEVER IN WILDEST DREAM REALIZE MY POTENTIAL WOULD LEAD ME TO BE PATIONATE ABOUT SHARING WITH OTHERS WHAT JOY IT IS TO SERVE THE LORD, FOR BETTER OR FOR WORST WITH GOD WE ALWAYS WINNER! WE MUST ENCOURAGE THE YOUTH TO HAVE A WINNER MENTAL FOR CHRIST!
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