“Adolescence 2: Challenges Of Puberty”
Monday, March 24, 2025Key Verse
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52).
Text —Luke 2:46-52
Message
Adolescence is a period characterized by identity crisis – a period of uncertainty or confusion in a youth’s life. This crisis needs to be addressed before an adolescent can feel secure and motivated to live a peaceful life. Adjustment is the ability to adapt to distressing situations around us. Christian youths need to be resilient in fighting against psychological, social and spiritual distressing situations that can provoke anxiety, depression, or emotional disturbances in them.
Christian youths should not be afraid as God knows the challenges of adolescents more than they even do. He will address all the confusions the devil wants to bring in your way if you are obedient to His word and avoid negative peer pressures that can lead to sinful lifestyles – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Beloved, work closely with your parents, spiritual leaders, teachers, counsellors and principals to address your spiritual, emotional and school adjustments needs. Above all, trust in the Lord and He will help you.
Quote
God knows the challenges of adolescents
Challenge
Feel secure and motivated in Christ.
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to surmount adolescent crisis.