DH Speaking Ministry Already Having an Impact on one Teenager

Teenage Youth & Surprising Message:
A couple of weeks ago I spoke to a group of teenagers at a local high school and I remember telling them that proverbs is a great place to begin reading the bible because it talks about real life issues that teenagers can understand and relate too.  After my speech, we prayed and I left.

Today, I received a message from one of the teenagers who attended the high school FCA event. I remember on that day that she didn't feel very well. However, she remained attentive and responsive to what was being said and asked of the group.

During this exciting but surprising message, she wanted me to know that she's been reading proverbs and she is now on the chapter 16. But while reading the bible she felt that the bible was speaking to her. Her question to me was, is that possible? And my answer to her was absolutely!

I told her that the Bible is the word of God, and that the tri- unity is; God the father, God the son and God the holy spirit. And that the holy spirit lives inside of all believers (it also communicates with us and act as our personal counselor).

She then wanted to know what she should read after she finishes proverbs. And my reply was, Matthew. I told her that to be a Christian means that we are Christ followers. And to be a Christ follower it's helps to know what Christ's life was like while living on the face of the earth. I then reminded her that we are to be Christ ambassadors. And she said, I am!

Conclusion:
Christian adults should  never underestimate what the needs of children, teenagers and young adults are. Too often we assume that they're happy because there's so much going on around them. But what we fail to realize is that they too need to hear from others (away from the church) that God love's them, he forgives them of all of their sins and that he wants them to have a daily personal relationship with him for life. But they need us to help lead and guide them their journey.

What I Learned:
And last, what I learned from this experience is that we should never assume that children, teenagers and young adults don't need to hear from those who are no longer baby Christian's. But that we should make ourselves available to them so that we can help and encourage them to live a Christ-centered life.

Thanks and How You Can Support My Speaking Ministry:

Thanks for allowing me to share this wonderful story with you. Please keep me in your prayers. As I mentioned earlier, I have been called to speak. I enjoy motivating kids with hopes that it strengthens their walk with Christ, gives them a sense of personal confidence and that it strengthens the family unit. 

Please consider donating to Building Believers Inc. (501c3), P.O. Box 2045, Roanoke, Texas 76262 or you may donate online at www.buildingbelievers.org.  Your support towards my speaking engagements will help me spread the Gospel throughout middle schools, high schools, college sports programs and throughout the community.

Deon