::~Lead me to the cross~::

 Buddhism is centripetal , but Christianity is centrifugal: it breaks out. For the circle is perfect and infinite in its nature; but it is fixed for ever in its size; it can never be larger or smaller. But the cross, though it has at its heart a collision and a contradiction, can extend  its four arms forever without altering its shape. Because it has a paradox in its center it can grow without changing. The circle returns upon itself and is bound. The cross opens its arms to the four winds; it is a signpost for free travelers.

                                                                                         ~G.K. Chesterton~

I hope you all enjoyed that as much as we do!

                                                                                 

?Who Am I?

As Teenagers all want to feel included and want to know Who are we? Whats our style how do we act and how do we dress! We have found bible verses that explain t who we are as christian teenagers/young people!  [I am Secure. Understanding your identity in Christ is absolutently the most essential thing to your success at living the victorious life!]

"I cannot be separated from the love of God." Romans 8:35
"I am a citizen of heaven." Philippians 3:20
"I am free forever from condemnation." Romans 8:1-2
"I am free from any condemning charges against me." Romans 8:31
"I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power,love and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7
"I can find grace and mercy in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
"I have been established,anointed and sealed by God." 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
"I am born of God, and the evil one cannot harm me." 1 John 5:18
"I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected." Philippians 1:6

It's important to know "who you are" but its more important to know "who you are in God" (hopefully that makes sense!)

+Indescribable+

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name. You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim You are amazing God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable, Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name. You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable, Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Wow Isn't that such an awesome song from Chris Tomlin! You know isn't it amazing that God knows the depths of our heart which means he knows every bad thought/feeling/word we have ever said and he still loves us the same! He Is an Amazing God! We love this song,God's grace,forgiveness, and love is just so amazing and we are in awe at how much he loves US!! He Loves you so much he died on a cross for your sins!!!

(If you've never heard the song Indescrible please go look it up)

::My something::

I am one.

But still I am one.

I cannot do everything.

But still i can do something.

And because i cannot do everything i must not refuse to do that something I CAN do.

                                                                        ~Edward Everette Hale~


This saying really means a lot to us because its so true! In today's time we are taught to follow our hearts, and if we do that we are capable of ANYTHING. That's not possible. But, we are capable of some things and if we just give up because we realize we aren't superhuman achieve-it-alls then we will eventually do nothing at all. So while we can't do it all we can still do that something God has given us the ability to do, and we are to do it all to his glory!

::God here Are Our Lives::

Here you go Lord, We give you our lives for your kingdom we lay down our lives at your cross,use us the way you want to! Now that is a powerful and dangerious statement : God i give YOU EVERYTHING..my life is not mine anymore it is yours. Now how many people do you know that would say that statement?
How many teenagers for that matter would say that? Well we believe you don't have to be an adult to give your all to Christ we believe anyone can! Have you given Christ your all, are you willing to lay your life down?
Think about this if someone held you at gun point and said "If you claim Jesus you die,if you don't you can live" Which one would you choose? Tough question? Not as tough as getting beat almost to death,having a crown of throns thrusted onto your head and then being nailed to a cross....Jesus did all of that for us! What are we doing for him?

::When God say's "Pray without Ceasing"::

We've all been there...You have a extremely large prayer request and you pray and pray about it for what seems like forever,then the situation gets a little bit better and you totally forget about praying. Then something happens and you remember O yeah i was praying for it and it got better. We've all done that and probably will keep doing it unfortunately! Its easy to pray without ceasing in the good times but what about those hard times we all have? We are people and people fail, we don't live up to our standards or most importantly Gods.We are not here to con dim you, we are here to help strengthen your faith with Jesus! One way that helped me(Laney) was that i wrote my prayer request down in a notebook that stayed by my bedside through thick and thin,and  it  reminded me to pray even then things were going Amazing! Remember God is our Heavenly Father and he loves us so much. He cares about us more then we could ever imagine,he wants us to be close to him and talk to him. Personally that is sometimes hard for me because i kinda like talking to people that i can see and that can answer me back. Even though i can't see God and he probably won't answer me in words(he might though) I still want to talk to him and spend time with him!
On a Final Note! Never ever give up on a prayer request that doesn't get answered when you think it should or how you think it should! God has his own plan and his is ALWAYS best!

::If you Feel Alone::

Young People around the world are leading the way in a prayer revolution. They're seeing God do miracles. -Bruce Wilkinson

When I first read this quote I said "Lord that is the kinda of prayer i want to be able to speak and proclaim, i want to be able to change this world for the better". I wasn't answered in a lightning bolt from the heavens or a finger writing in Hebrew or in English no i was answered by a hungering in my soul to be a prayer warrior, I suddenly wanted something i didn't have i wanted something i needed but in someways i didn't know i needed it. This quote was in a book called When Teens Pray by Cheri Fuller & Ron Luce (you totally need to pick it up) One of the many things that helped me was as i was walking through my day,doing school,working out ect i would say "I love you,Lord." That always encouraged me to remember God is always with me(and you) no matter what!!!  I just want to encourage you, to not give up in your walk with our Savior!

Mark 12:30 (Read, memorize)