Drawing Near to God: Love and Self-Discovery Through Scripture and Poetry
In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, guides teens and their supporters on a journey to draw closer to God. She explores the biblical basis for love, reading from First Corinthians, Chapter 13, and stresses the importance of having a personal Bible. Shirah Chante recounts her own transformative experience with the Bible during difficult times. She reads her original poem, And Dream to illustrate how love manifests in relationships and how it aligns with the teachings of Christ. The episode concludes with a prayer for teenagers and their families, encouraging them to grow in love and understanding through their relationship with God.
00:00 Introduction to Teens Draw Near to God
00:40 Purpose of the Podcast
01:29 Biblical Teachings on Love
02:07 Personal Testimony and Bible Reading
03:27 Introduction to the Poem And Dream
03:53 Analyzing the Poem And Dream
05:50 Characteristics of Love
08:39 Applying Love in Relationships
13:48 Growing Closer to God
15:31 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts
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