Have you ever wondered why you are here? Ever thought to yourself, ''what is my purpose"? Do you have doubts of your talents, skills or abilities? Do you sometimes think it doesn't matter what you do with your life?
This lesson is for you! Read about how God has a special plan for everyone's life, including you! Find scriptures that specifically address how beautiful and full the plan of God can be for your life. Learn about the consequences of not obeying God's word and understand why He is in control of your life.
#1 - How do I know that I matter?
Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NIV)
11 wFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare2 and not for evil,xto give you a future and a hope. 12 yThen you will call upon me and come and pray to me,yand I will hear you. 13 zYou will seek me and find me, when you seek me awith all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord, band I will restore your fortunes and cgather you from all the nations and all the places dwhere I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.
#2 - How can I make sure I am on the right path?
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
#3 - What does God say about falling off the path?
Galations 5:16-21 (NIV)
16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
#4 - If I feel like I am on the right path, do I really need to be saved and commit my life to Christ?
John 3:3-8 (NIV)
3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. " 4 "How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" 5 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
#5 - I get nervous sometimes about getting older and things in my life changing. Should I be worried or anxious?
Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV)
25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ? 28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Dear Beautiful and Intellingent Girl,
Your life plan has been set by God, long before you were even in your's mother's belly! He has a unique role for you and your talents and abilities. Let His light shine through you so that you can encourage and inspire your family and friends. When the road gets tough, know that He listens to every prayer, knows your every thought and cares about every tear. YOU are never alone! God is always there. Do not allow others to confuse you. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it is right. Read your Bible to fully understand God for yourself. Pray to God and build your own relationship with him. Talk to Him, laugh with Him, tell Him the things that worry or bother you. He's like a Father, bestfriend and counselor that also has absolute control and power over the Earth! Now, how awesome is that!
Love & Light,
Tina
