When I was in Memphis this past month for the MSOP lectureships, a couple nights me and a group of brothers and sisters in Christ got together to sing praises to God, it was so encouraging! One song in particular that we sang was “Where No One Stands Alone”. That song has stuck with me ever since. The second verse in that song says "Like a king I may live in a palace so tall, with great riches to call my own, but I don't know a thing in this whole wide world that's worse than being alone." I couldn't agree more with those words! Alot of times we as girls feel alone because maybe something happened with a friend and they are unhappy with us or maybe because we feel that no one has gone through what we are going through. Well I am here to say that you are not alone and there are plenty of strong Christian women that have been through the same thing! Don't be scared to ask those ladies for help, I have asked a couple of ladies for advice that they would give to teen girls.
“I did not grow up in the church, I was baptized after Michael and I were married for 3 years. So for me if I hadn't married a Christian chances are I wouldn't be one. That was my number one goal for my girls was to marry a Christian. And you marry who you date. Watching my kids grow up the most important thing I saw were they kept company only with Christians. Not meaning their work, etc., but their social time. My kids who made it thru very well kept only friends who were strong." (Diane Richardson, IA).
“For those who are Christian teens, my best advice is stick together with those friends who are godly and keep your activities with them. You are much less likely to fall when you are with those with the same value systems and beliefs. Also, MAKE time to study daily (2 Timothy 2:15; Psalm 119; 11). It is imperative to do so if you want to be faithful! If we can find time to text/call friends, go where we want etc., we can find the time for God. He should be the first thought when we wake up and the last before we go to sleep. For those who do not have Christian parents, link yourself up with others who are Christians so you can get the fellowship, advice, and comfort that are needful to stay a Christian. We can't do it all by ourselves. God knew this when He told us to be "knit together as one," (Colossians2:2). The teen years are the most difficult, I believe, because of the pressure to conform (whether it is perceived or real). Above all - STAY CONNECTED! Once you turn loose from the fellowship of those with like precious faith, you start slipping and it is so much easier to slide backward that it is to climb upward.” (Nancy Goring, MO.).
Our friends are a very important part in life and have a huge impact on the choices we make in life. “Two are better than one” (Eccl. 4:9). We all have at least one friend that is closer to us than our other friends (Proverbs 18:24). We need to make sure that who we hang out with are not going to pull us away from God,” Evil company corrupts good habits”(1 Cor. 15:33). Don't let the world corrupt you. Surround yourself with Christian friends and know that they are always there and will always be willing to help you. The week of MSOP lectureships was so helpful to me, it helped me to see what is important in life, which is living the Christian life and teaching others about God. Also it helped me to realize I am not alone. My Christian friends are striving for the same thing I am, to get to Heaven! As Christians we are to help each other, be there for each other and even though we may not like it, admonish one other. (2 Thessalonians 3:15).
If you feel like you don’t have anyone to go to for help always know that God is there! He is always willing to listen and in fact He wants us to talk to Him and know that He is there for us, because, He cares for us! (1 Peter 5:7).
"Take my hand, let me stand,
Where no one stands alone"
Where no one stands alone"
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