Let's Do Something with our lives!

Well, today was our first day with the Vacation Bible School; and it turned out great! I did not know what to expect but, everyone worked together and pulled it off. Now, I haven't even mentioned that for the whole day we've received nothing but rain...but hey...through whatever....we praised God... even through the storm! I constantly feel turmoil in my heart...a longing if you will...to do something more with my life for Christ...I feel that helping minister to kids of all ages is the first step, although it may be small!

Not too long ago I read a book called "Do Hard Things- The Rebelution," (By Alex and Brett Harris)-This book inspired me to get up and do something with my life. The teen years (as the world refers to them) are not to be spent as a vacation from childhood until adulthood. While reading I was astonished to discover that the word "Teen," was not even coined until 1945 when it was featured in the Reader's Digest. More and more we find Teenagers wasting their lives...they have given into the myth of adolescence (according to the Harris Brothers). What is this myth of adolescence you may ask...well, it's the myth that teens can't and won't accomplish anything...they are just measly little consumers in a world of manufacturers...all teens are involved in is; sex, drugs and, technology. This myth began during the time of the child labor laws; once the children were saved from such strenuous work- they did not have any job to go to...they became the consumers...this is all but true...look at the world today-Who makes the covers of our tabloid magazines? What group is conquering both the movie and music business? Who is targeted the most when clothing comes into mind? Of course, the adolescence of this world...we've not only succumbed to the world's opinions but, we have fallen under them... even lower. We as Christian teens need to rise up and submit our lives to God for the Glory of his kingdom...don't just waste these precious years...answer the call for something more within your souls...and you'll definitely be glad!