When trials, anxieties, and tough decisions loom large, sometimes it’s best to hear from a voice of experience. In this Sunday podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie directs a special word of encouragement to young people: God has a plan for your life.
Notes
Whatever you’re going through, it’s going to be OK.
What you go through isn’t meant to destroy you but to develop you.
“We comfort with the same comfort we are comforted with.” —2 Corinthians 1:4
You are loved and wanted by more people than you could ever imagine.
God’s plan and purpose for you is good!
Put God first in your life.
Read the Bible every day.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God.” —2 Timothy 2:15
Success or failure in the Christian life is determined by how much of the Bible you get into your life on a daily basis and how obedient you are to it.
Stop worrying and start praying.
Worry can ruin your day, your week, and even your life if you let it.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.
Give your worries to Jesus Christ.
God is in control of your life.
Have an attitude of gratitude.
Job thanked God, despite his difficulties.
Live with honesty and integrity.
Character over charisma.
“If I take care of my character, God will take care of my reputation.” —D. L. Moody
Marry the right person.
Find someone Godlier than you.
Wedlock should be a padlock.
Eight words you should say to your spouse every day:
“I’m sorry,” “please forgive me,” and “I love you.”
Tell those you love that you love them.
Keep short accounts and forgive.
Forgiveness is not about absolving the perpetrator; it’s about healing the victim.
“Forgiveness isn’t giving in to another person; it’s getting free of that person.” —Frederic Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project
Be a nice person.
Be an encourager, not a discourager; lift people up, don’t beat them down!
Have fun.
Be a generous person.
Three things we can give to God: Time, talent, and treasure.
Take care of your health.
Make the right choices.
You make your choices, and then your choices make you.
Tell others about Jesus, and then disciple them.
Spend time with older Godly people.
Finish your race well.
“Hold the course!” —Pastor Chuck Smith
Come to or come back to Jesus right now.
Scripture Referenced
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Matthew 6:33
- Philippians 4:6–7
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Psalm 101:2
- Ephesians 4:32
- Ephesians 4:31
- 1 Timothy 4:8
- 2 Timothy 2:2
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