First Blog :)

Well well, bloggers...today, I have made a blog for Christian teenager. But before you begin to read, let me give you a warning: to read this blog, is not for the faint of heart. This blog is for true Christian teens, who are not ashamed to proclaim their faith to other teenagers. Now, maybe you have become new to your faith or recently devoted yourself to God. That's okay. Just know that to be nervous to share your faith is normal and okay-to completely hide it is another story. Since I'm on this topic, lets go for it. You know, I get frustrated when I know a teen is strong in his/her faith, yet when I suggest we go talk to someone about God, they become timid and afraid. Maybe it's just because I'm naturally a brave and outspoken person. I will tell you what I think if I know it's good for you...and sometimes what I think is good for ppl isn't always best. But anyways, I really want to challenge you teens who are out there today, reading this. Like I said, sometimes what we think is the best advice for ppl isn't always the best. But if you really care about your friends, wouldn't you save them? Okay, do this. Imagen a friend you have that's not a Christian. I'm doing it too. Okay, got it? Alright, now picture that friend dangling over a cliff, about to fall to their death. Now, what would you do? Would you say, "I'm not gonna save you, cause I'm scared of what you might think of me." NO! (And if you would, you need to become a better friend!) I know what I would do. I would get on my stomach and put my hand out and try to save them. Wouldn't you?! So if you would physically save that person's life, why wouldn't you do the same spiritually? Why don't we as Christians do everything we physically can to save people's souls? Why does it bother us so much what people will think? You know, I understand-I'm a teenager too-how it feels to have people call you names and poke fun at you for your faith, and I even go to a "Christian school". But Jesus said "They persecuted me, they will also persecute you." (John 15:20) But he also said "BLESSED are you when people insult you and persecute you..for GREAT is your reward in heaven"! (Matthew 5:11-12) It doesn't feel good to be persecuted at the moment, but in the long run, when we get a reward in heaven for it and when God says "Well done, my good and faithful servant", I think it's worth it. And if you don't think that sounds cool, what about the fact that you could influence your friend and save their soul from hell? I'm not gonna preach "fire-and-brimestone" at you, but if you don't think that you get something out of the persecution, don't you think your friend is worth it? I think that if everyone persecuted me, at least if I affected one person's eternity, it would be worth it. So that was just my thoughts. Hopefully it helps you guys out some. :)

Love,
A Christian Teenage Girl <3