A teen's world.............

Proverbs 22:6          
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:1-4         
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

There are so many passages in the Bible about bringing up children, but you know the reality is we live in a society that is increasingly against the principle values that these scriptures convey.  Children are more than ever under greater pressure from their peers and society's norms.  It is tough being a teenager today..........

I spent the latter part of these evening chatting to a young girl who very much identifies with this.  It was an eye opener just listening to her perspective on life as a teenager, home and away.  I learnt a lot from talking to her; her daily battles trying to fitting in, insecurities about her image, conflicts with home life / social life, resisting temptation,  combined with raging hormones.  What a melting pot!

I learnt today (day 282) the importance of holding on tight to the messages / instructions from the Bible and am reminded of the need to continually pray for our children and I am indeed thankful.