Summer is coming to an end, the Fall season will be here soon. Fall is always a “refreshing time”; it is a season of change, a season of revitalization, and preparation for the fresh start of new things to come. It is a season of crisp air, cool breezes, and clear skies.
This time of year for teenagers, is often filled with anxiety of things ‘unknown’. New teachers, new friends, new schedules, new cities, new jobs, the list is endless. However, none of these things surprise God.
God is aware of all the changes taking place in the natural realm, as well as in your life. Just as nature yields itself to God’s wisdom, be encouraged and yield yourself to God’s perfect plan for you this season.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”(Jeremiah 29:11)
Be encouraged as you enter into this next season, be expecting God to show you new things, give you a fresh start; perhaps at school, with friends and family, with a job. Be encouraged to be yourself, don’t take hold of pressures others may be holding out there for you. Walk your journey, and watch yourself be transformed as God works in you and through you.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
God is with you where ever you are. Be expecting great things; what happened last year is over, what happened yesterday is over. “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”(Luke 18:27)… Today is a “Fresh Start.”
just what i needed today. thank you!
This is truly beautiful. It is encouraging and inspiring.I am going to read it to my daughter and pray that it has a profound effect on her.
This was very good and on time. I’m an adult and it spoke to me and encourages me. Thank u.
This is exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you so much, this really is encouraging.
I love the idea of yielding to God’s wisdom like the seasons do. Thanks!
This fits in perfectly with everything that God has been teaching me and my family this summer! I love thinking that today is a fresh start!
Thank you so much!
God Bless!
Just what I needed during this time of transition in my life. Thank you for this wonderful word. I feel encouraged and reassured.
thanks , it was very encouraging.god bless u.
what a timely message,my spirit uplifted throught Gods word that inspired me,in times of so much troubles & fears around.Tnx & May God bless^
This was so perfect for our Church service today. I read it before “The Blessing of our Back-Packs”. Special prayers were also read for our students, teachers, parents etc.
Thank you so much, Lucy Ann! I definitely needed reassuring that this school year will be a fresh start. I’m trusting in God to put new people in my life that I can be friends with, that haven’t already decided they don’t like me.
Thanks again, and God bless.
Thx for the new message! It really picked my spirits up!
God has changed me over the summer away from school. Now that I am in school I wish I could back to summer because it was great. My past year was horrible at school and that I’m back I’m not doing so great. But I know God’s going to change how I feel about school. I just wish I didn’t have to wait.
Mary, Thanks for sharing! Be encouraged, the changes God made in you over the summer where everlasting changes. Take them with you into your new school year. Waiting on God is a “good thing” although at times it is hard. Be expecting ‘good things’ this year. Be encouraged not to fall back into “old routines”, rather allow the changes in you to “shape” the new school year for you. Blessings!
Heidi,
Know that you are loved and accepted by God. The true friends that are meant to be in your life will recognize how special you are. Be influenced by what God says about you. I am praying that God fill your life with friends who truly love and respect you. Blessings
Angie,
Thanks for sharing, that blesses me to know you are sharing with others…Blessings!:)
Lourdes, May you always be encouraged by God’s word and comforted by his love. Blessings!
Jess,
Be assured whatever the transition you are in, God is with you and you are being prayed for! Blessings
Sharmaine, I stand in agreement with you, that as you speak God’s word over your daughter it will take root in her heart for everlasting changes. Blessings!
This is great. Thanks.
Amen!! This really touched me and made me feel a little better it was uplifting. I do believe god gone do somethings going into this new season
This message is really inspiring and encouraging me. It is wonderful to remember that God has a perfect plan for me and my family. I shared this message with my children, and they have been lifted up with God’s promises.
I believe in Him and surrender all to him now and forever. Amen
This is so good even for grandparents with teens and preteens.
This is very motivational in so many ways. Is just what I need since I’m going back to school soon. Thank you and Godbless!
Thank you so much, Lucy Ann for saying that. I know that in my heart, but my head keeps protesting. School started today, and God has blessed me by giving me at least one person in each class (except for one) that I know and can get along with, and God is so good! I didn’t even have time to finish my lunch today because me and a friend were talking so much. A blessing in disguise, I was hungry, yes, BUT I was having the time of my life!
Thanks again for all you do!
Heidi….what a wonderful PRAISE REPORT!!!! God has so much planned for you, keep your eyes on Jesus and enjoy the ride…..You are loved
Giovanni….as you start school, know you are being prayed for!! Blessings
Desmond, Know that according to God’s word…. your FAITH pleases Him!!! Blessings
Magda…. glad you found this blog site, and thankful you are sharing with your kids. Praying God touch their hearts as you share His word with them! Blessings
I am sharing this site with my friends and family. And may the Holy Sirit be with all the Youth today and always and may my kids have a great start. Thank you for all that you do.
I’m a senior this year. I never actually fit in something. Last year in my Advance Placement classes i’m usually the quietest. Everyone seems so outgoing and smart. Half of what is taught, I didn’t understand. This year I have double the advanced classes I had. I’m so scared, because I just KNOW I won’t do well in my class. Also, I decided to be in Color Guard. Automatically anyone gets in. But, we hang out a lot with the band people and I start having the same feeling of not fitting in. I’m poor,been searching for a job, I have a disabled mom and she has to take me here and there for Guard. What she doesn’t understand is that it’s my last year and I want to make it memorable. It’s difficult because she is old fashioned,not knowing what Guard is and barely understanding English. Instead of encouraging me to do what I dream of doing she hesitates on helping, calling me selfish. Color guard is “nothing spectacular ” she says. I know not to let it in the waym but how can I? I need a ride..she is my only hope. My dad can’t drive at all by law. I was thinking of dropping Color Guard to make her happy and please God to show him I’m not selfish. That I love my mom and appreciate that God has placed her in my life. But, my mom and I had already paid partially the fee for Color Guard, too late…But between all this I’ve been so rebellious. I’m wanting to move out as soon as I graduate. I want to prove to my parents I won’t be acting like the world. I’m wanting to act like a child of God. They can’t simply understand…I’ve prayed for God about this path of getting into Guard , but it affects everyone.
In response to the girl who wrote in about the ‘color guard’….Know that God loves you and he has big plans for your life. Begin to trust the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life, and trust in God’s provision for you. Perhaps if driving is an issue for your mom, you can work something out with the coach or other members help you with transportation. Pray for God to give you wisdom in working out the details. I pray that as you follow after God, he will give you wisdom and direction. I pray that you will find peace in dealing with your family situation. Know that God only has ‘good’ and ‘encouraging’ things to say about you. Listen to the voice of God and know that you are loved and valued.
thanks, this was just what i needed.God bless u.
Reading this has made my hopes get even higher. I have had a hard time with my job lately and I’m working on making it better. God has a plan, and I hope that it is to stay with this job! Thanks for allowing people to read your letter. Very inspiring. God Bless Everyone!
Dear Color Guard Girl,
I hope that didn’t offend you. I just wanted to say that I know exactly how you feel. I hope you have a chance to read this. I really do. Last year I was in two honors classes and one AP class. ( I commend you for taking more than one.) I could not handle my schedule. I became so depressed. I would go home and cry as I prayed. All I wanted to do was give up. I believe the enemy wanted me to. My mind was filled with negative thoughts. I would go to my counselor and every time I was at his office he was either out or busy. I began to wonder WHY?! Lord all I want to do is drop my AP class. It’s so hard. Little did I know he was actually working. He was making everything fall into place. One morning I just felt all this heaviness. My teacher was running late. When I sat in my seat she gave me another graded paper. Yet another bad grade. I just walked up asked to go to my counselor and left. As I was walking to his office he was walking down. He told me just to wait in his office. When we finally started talking I began to cry. I don’t mean tear. I mean ball. I was sobbing. I began to explain how I couldn’t take anything anymore. I know that if had met with my counselor earlier he would NOT change my schedule. God allowed me to meet with my counselor at the right time. Everything just came into play afterward. God also used me in the classes and situations he placed me in. So just know that though all the doors looked closed right now. God is opening up new and better ones. I am going to pray for you. Things will come into play. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Love in Christ Rhia
Thanks so much for this Lucy Ann, it really helps! Just this morning before i got up i was thinking about school and getting all stressed about going back. I have good friends which i’m so thankful for, but the new classes and changes this year are making me worried. Like some other people have said, God’s been changing me this summer, and braking old routines that have been almost impossible for me to break the past years. But since i’ve been back home and have started thinking about school again, i’m worried that i’ll fall right back into those routines and the way i’ve lived my life in the past! Thank you though for this article…it’s amazing how when you get down on yourself, God’s there and can truely pick you right back up again. I’m hoping and praying that God will continue to mold me even though the thought of school stresses me out every time i think about it…but thanks once again for reminding me of God’s truth, and how he already knows about all the changes that will be taking place!!
Grace,
Remember God is always with you, and his word tells us not to be anxious about anything! (Phil 4:6) Keep your focus on Jesus and keep trusting the promptings of the Holy Spirit within you. I pray faith arises within you, and all doubts fall aside to the powerful word of God working in your life! Enjoy school…Blessings
I am SO glad i read this. I’m having a lot of worries with school. Tuesday is my 1st day…BUT i’m going onn a youth group retreet( Weeadeheh) today.always a good reminder that God is in control. Thanks. I’m so pumped
Thanx that helped me alot.
Thanks Lucy Ann for posting this. I just finished my 7th day of my senior year. I loved how you said that last year/yesterday…all of the past, is over. I needed that reminder
I have seen God working in my life throughout the summer and into this school year. I was told I would never run Cross Country again…God gave me the strength to defy the odds. I pray to God while I run for strength, I praise him every second of every day for giving me the strength to walk. Our God is an AWESOME God! I’m taking all honors classes this year and it’s overwhelming. I often want to give up. I don’t fit in at my school. It’s a really small high school but that doesn’t make it easier to be the outcast. Sometimes it feels like everyone is against me. The guidance counselor at school doesn’t like me being a TA for my teacher that I had last year for english class because she says I have too close of a relationship with her. Yes I am close to her for the reason that I have been really depressed since my health problems started and I can say that if it had not been for that teacher I may have chose to end everything. But she helped me to tell my mom about the depression, and seek help. I dread the social aspect of school, and if I didn’t love learning I would most likely not go…bullying takes a toll on you after 12 years. I have never fit in. I was beat up in 2nd grade for the mere fact that I was quiet, shy, and walking to line up from PE class. I know God is fulfilling his perfect plan for me through all of this…but its really GREAT to get reminders like this post. Thanks! 
God Bless,
Jamie
Jamie,
Great to hear from you. Remember, God is on your side, and He will never leave you or forsake you. You are not “alone” when it comes to “fitting in”, remember God tells us that this world is not “our home”, we are just passing through. Keep that in mind when things at school get a bit difficult. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Keep your eyes on Jesus. You are loved and you are being prayed for. Blessings!
Emma,
Keep checking back for new post…. Blessings!
You are welcome
Melissa,
Trusting God touched your heart at your retreat!!! Praying for you to have an awesome year at school. Remember God is always with you and you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! Blessings!
I’m so happy I read this my high school started recently and since elementry I have play volleyball than basketball and this year I did not make the volleyball I was worried out of my mind what will I do how will I keep shape I was scared I was mad I was mixed with so many different emontions than I realized its time for a change and god knows what he has planned for me he know its time to step away from some sports and now I am looking for a job and I am talking to a fitness coach who is willing to train me if gods sees that this is what I need the direction I should go to he will show me and I’m willing to wait and let his plans come fourth. Thank u so much this aritcle help a young women who was lost
Rachel,
God has the perfect plan for you…Keep your faith and trust in Him. I am always blessed to hear how God is moving in the lives of His children, thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
Jamie,
I definitely know what it is like to not fit in and for everyone to be against you. I’m actually a lot like you. I’m quiet and people make fun of me for that. They talk about me like I’m not even there. They don’t give me a chance. People that know me know that I can actually be very outgoing and a lot of fun, but people that don’t know me think that because I’m quiet means that I can’t hear, so they are just like, oh and that one, i don’t even know what she sounds like she never talks, and I”m right there, you know? I once heard someone say this, and I found it to help a lot.
John 15:18-20
Amplified Bible (AMP)
18If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you.
19If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you.
20 Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master [is not superior to him]. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word and obeyed My teachings, they will also keep and obey yours.
It kind of helps to know that if everyone likes you, you aren’t living enough like a Christian. People hated Jesus, so, if you are striving to live like Him, like you should be, people will hate you too. People say that it is an honor to be hated. Well, it’s a very painful honor, but I hope this helps you.
Praying for you,
Heidi
God is in Control…
yes and amen. God is just so gud. he refreshes us
i am blessed by this write up. i will share it my children ,especially now that school is just resuming. God bless u