This Sunday I am preaching a message specifically to the teens and the ones who love them. As I have prepared, the main idea that has hit me is this, "Teenagers NEED adults who will believe in them." We have set the bar so low for way too long. Teens are living down to our expectations instead of living up to our expectations.
What would happen if we reversed that? What would happen if we started believing in teens to make a difference in their generation? What would happen if we started resourcing ministries that would train and develop teenagers to take this world for Christ?
What's interesting is this, most teens will be able to reach more effectively their generation than I could. They have influence over those who think like they think, live like they live, hear what they hear. Andy Stanley said "Acceptance leads the way to influence." Chew on that today!
How's your influence? Better yet, how's your acceptance???
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