Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Suppose you became a Christian at a young age, and now this religion seems childish and naive to you. You think you have outgrown Christianity and the time has come for something new. You know, it's just a bunch of sheep and a guy in a nightgown, right? No! Christianity is a relationship with Jesus Christ, the son of God. Sometimes teenagers feel like truly devoted servants of Christ, go to church and pray at home, but as soon as they go to school, they return to their old days. Keep reading and you will learn how to stay faithful to Christ no matter where you are or what your path in Christianity is.

Steps

1. 1 Read on! Let's say a close friend, whom you have not seen for a long time, wrote to you. What will you do? Read the letter, of course!
   • The Lord wrote you several letters, but have you read them? You do not have to look for your worn out The Bible and not read it cover to cover tonight, because that way you will not be able to understand the basics of the basics.
   • Read other books, such as Bible Meditations, which describe and quote from the Bible; then you should read the Bible chapters on the subject you read about.
   • To make a reading plan and find Bible reflections for each day, visit 1way2god.net
   • Girls: read the lyrics "Girls of Grace" by Point of Grace. It talks about the role of God in our lives, about friends, family and relationships with guys. You can also read Faithgirlz. It tells about how not to distance yourself from God with age. Older children are encouraged to read the novel "Snow Angels" by Melody Carlson. There are books that discuss the problems of modern society in a broader Christian context. Check them out!
   • Guys: Read revolutionary reflections for every day.
   • Usually the Bible is read 10-20 minutes a day. No less. But, of course, you can read it for longer.
2. 2 Gain experience! You can experience the power of the Lord in your daily life and feel happy; it will be more than a religion, because this is how you will bring the Holy Spirit into your life. Then you can maintain faith by praying in the name of the Holy Spirit.
3. 3 Go to Christian meetings! It means more than casserole and fried chicken in church.
   • It means talking. That is, joint prayer. This means talking about God in your life and supporting those who are overwhelmed by discouragement.
   • It also means no gossip! If you are a Christian (especially if you go to a public school), you need other people's help. You need the support of others who will be happy to hear from you. You also need advice. And you should give advice yourself whenever possible.
   • Many public schools have very few committed Christians, so the best place to make new Christian friends is of course the church. Choose your friends wisely. Communicate only with those who look and act like a true Christian, not those who go to meetings just for the Dairy Queen.
4. 4 Learn! When you become truly committed to Christ, your life can change. As Stephen Curtis Chapman said, “What do you say about the difference? Change? About forgiveness? About a life that points us to constant change? "
   • Time to change your life for the opposite sex and build relationships.
     • Guys: read Every Young Man's Struggle: Overcoming Passions in a World of Sexual Temptation.
     • For girls: Every Young Woman's Struggle: On Protecting Mind, Heart, and Body in a Depraved World.
5. 5 Live! Be different from other people in your lifestyle. Be mature and age-appropriate.
   • This does not mean that you should be very different from other people, but it does mean that you should not wear revealing clothes, including clothes with letters protruding on the chest. Listen to good music and don't watch inappropriate videos.
   • The only way to live according to the canons of the Christian church is to walk the path of life with God. You will never know God completely, but as your life progresses through prayer and Bible reading, you can get to know him better.
   • Behave as Christ did. Remember that life is worth living if you walk with God, because this way you will understand how to live right. Think about what Jesus would have done in this or that situation?

Tips

• You can plant the seedlings of faith and water these seedlings, but don't force it, just believe and love God.
• Remember that you are not alone and that miracles happen when you have God in your soul.
• Never be afraid to repent of your sins before God. Even if you think that He will hate you and condemn you to eternal torment in hell. He will not do it, because you will repent, and He promised never not remember the sins of those who repented.
• You may be inspired by the example of those who followed Christ on your path as a devoted Christian:
  • The Lord helped Connor;
  • The Lord healed Simon.
  • Armita is the happiest person.
  • Jacob was healed and delivered from suffering.
  • The Lord saved John despite his lost youth.
  • Joji was healed of his injuries.
• Apostasy from the Lord is a sign that you are too busy and feel like you have stopped on your way in Christ.
• Try not to preach too strongly about Christianity among your friends. Giving advice is good, but don't do it too often, because your friends may think that you are trying to forcibly convert them, and a conflict may arise.
• Serve others! Serving others strengthens your relationship with Christ and shows that you are a caring person. Try to help people as much as possible, and the Lord will reward you!
• If you feel that you have become indifferent on the path to God, remember that all Christians walk the path of doubt and despondency, but with God's help they can overcome this obstacle. Read the related article on what to do if a person is too busy for faith [1].
• In addition to spending time with Christian friends, subscribe to magazines such as Brio for girls and Breakaway [2] for guys; these magazines will help you deepen your knowledge and faith. Don't read magazines like J14, Cosmo Girl and the like. They have a lot of gossip and a lot of horoscopes, which is not good. Remember that these magazines are no longer published, but the editor Brio is releasing a new magazine, Susie [3].

Warnings

• Don't just listen to what people are saying; do it out of dedication to Christ.
• Everyone has sinned at least once in their life. It is perfectly normal to seek the remission of past sins. But remember that there are warning signs before you cross the road. You may not be hit by a car the first time (you may not get pregnant right away; you may not be punished after the first miss, and so on), but there is always a risk. Even if nothing happens to you the first time, the Lord has his own plan (forgiveness with a sense of responsibility, the power of the Holy Spirit, the blessing of His love and all the ensuing consequences).
• Don't make mistakes twice or thrice. Surely there is someone in your life who is close to you, so do not set a bad example!

What do you need

• The following books and music will help you bring Christ into your life. They are optional. You may have your own reflections on the Bible, which is fine, but we recommend that you look through the book. Christian Teen which can be found in online stores such as www.amazon.com:
• Girls of Grace book
• Every day revolutionary meditation on the Bible
• Lies Young Women Believe
• Toad's prayers for teenagers
• Conversations of girls with God
• Every young man's fight
• Every young woman's fight
• Revolve (a good Bible for girls): 2007 edition
• Publication of Psalms and Proverbs
• Refuel (Guys version of Revolve) [4]
• Breakaway Magazine
• Singing beautifully performer Barlowgirl, [5] and Crystal Meyers [6], Relient K [7]; Matthew West, MercyMe, Rebecca Jamas and TobyMac.
• Also, girls are encouraged to read "True Beauty" by Leslie Ludy and "God's Gift to Women - Finding Lost Masculinity" by Eric Ludy for men. In addition, there is a wonderful collection of books on the relationship between men and women "God Writes Your Love Story" and "When Dreams Come True."
• "A Concise Bible for Students."