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Comment on Vision by emma

emma — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:52:27 +0000

yah we do this a lot haha! whether it’s our parents or whatever, every teen i think struggles w/ how their life is going and what’s going wrong and we don’t focus on God. i do this a lot. lately i’ve been feeling a consistent thought spring into my mind that it doesn’t matter if i have a boyfriend, it doesn’t matter if my friends ditch me. my bestfriend, who’s been there for me when i had depression and cutting, will never leave my side. and i am so excited at what he’s doing in my life! anyway just wanted to share that.

Comment on Vision by Lucy Ann

Lucy Ann — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:47:21 +0000

Elaine,
God is always answering our prayers, often times we may not realize that he is doing so because we are expecting the answers to manifest in a certain way. Be aware of the people and things around you. God talks to us in prayer,through his word, through other people and through our circumstances. Pray that God will give you a sensitivity to his voice. Trust in God’s timing, know that as you continue to seek after him, he will work out his perfect plan for your life. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.” Being a good christian is not about your ‘works’ it is about your personal relationship with God.God loves you!

Comment on Vision by Lucy Ann

Lucy Ann — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:39:43 +0000

Elaine,
Great question… Seeking God’s will is a process. As we spend time with God in prayer and in his word, God continues to speak to our heart. God will place a desire within you. Begin to pay attention to those things which ‘tug at your heart’. Be encouraged to step out and try new things, many times your vision/passion is ‘discovered’ as you go about doing different things. Pay attention to those things which seem to bring you joy, and fulfillment. Most of all pray that God brings confirmation to your heart regarding which direction to move in. Most of all keep ‘moving’ in some direction, God will lead you to the right path.

Comment on Vision by Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:12:17 +0000

I might be going on a mission trip to NYC with my church this summer. This doesn’t seem that bad considering I live in NY and I’m going for 1 week with people I know (even half of my family). But still it’s serving God outside “my little world.” It an experience that I’m still debating yet I knew it’s what God wants for me. It’s God’s vision for my life to go to NYC and then a week following at a bible conference in PA. It’s time I start looking from His Perspective!

Comment on Vision by Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:37:05 +0000

How do I seek God’s will?

Comment on Vision by Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:29 +0000

Also how do I start seeking for that vision?

Comment on Vision by Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:34:36 +0000

This was a really great article. I do have a vision for myself. How do you know what your vision is though? I think I have one but Im not sure if it is one. I pray every night and I include in my
prayers that I want to be the best Christian I can be. I always ask God to help me to be like him but it’s not working out. I feel like he’s not answering my prayer. Help? And how do I start my vision and how do i know it is God’s plan? again thanks so much for this.

Comment on Encouragement by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:47:31 +0000

Thank you for this! I have been a “straight A student” my whole life, but things are really rocky right now with schoolwork, a torn up home life, and my escalating health problems. I actually ended up failing a class that is required for graduation, and I’m not doing well in any others except for choir, and my parents are way over the edge about everything going on in my life. My mom doesn’t doesn’t support my love of music or theatre, and we are pretty poor in a very rich town, so I don’t have many opportunities, and I’m always worrried that I won’t be able to get into a good college and become the person that I want to be or that I won’t even be able to support myself. Sometimes I just have to come back to this article during my lunch hour or something and remember that I have a purpose! Thank you again! This is something we all should remember!

Comment on Vision by Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:26:23 +0000

I just got awarded a scholarship and driving back home I told my mom I’m leaving off for college. Her desire was for me to stay. But, it’s really difficult for her to understand I’m not a little girl anymore. My dream is to go off to college and prove them that I CAN do it. I am living my reality.That is my vision. To them it’s shown as it being rebellious and disobedient. But what they don’t fully understand is that I’m doing this for the Glory of God, him next to me every step of the way. I was feeling a bit discouraged after I told her with her disappointment. I just needed to talk to someone but I don’t like to rely on people but Jesus. It’s a really hard process. Here he guided with what you wrote . Thank you!

Comment on Encouragement by Madi

Madi — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:36:41 +0000

This was amazing!! My friend was recently trying to hurt his life and I helped him through it by telling him about God. This definitely showed that I did the right thing!
And everyone out there having problems with your life, just know that Lucy is right. God loves you, and I am ALWAYS praying for you