A Teen's Life: Expectations

Who has expectations of you? Parents, teachers, friends, God and yourself are just a few examples of who has expectations of you.

What does God expect of you? To read the Bible? Be the best that you can be? To look to Him for help and guidance? Those are some things He would like of you. God would really like you to have a relationship with His Son, Jesus.

Have your expectations changed from when you were a kid? Yes, of course. more is expected of you as you get older and are able to do more. You'll also start to get a new set of expectations. Expectations help you grow. Without expectations from parents, teachers, God and yourself, there will be less chance for change and growth.

It is up to you to decide which expectations to follow. When you take the time to pray to God, He will guide you in making the right choices.

A Teen's Life: Change

 

What thing have changed as you have gotten older?

puberty, mature, style, school (grades, districts, activities, college), friends/relationships, responsibilities.

Change happens from when you are born til you die.

You want freedom from your parents, but your parents have a hard time giving you more freedoms.

 

Dating changes: definitions of the relationship change.

 

Change is stressful. Change can be good or bad, but either way, it affects us.

 

It's important to learn how to deal with change. Take the time to deal with stress that comes with change. Do it the right way.

Church isn't just worship. It's a big part, but that's not all. God can be the constant, unchanging thing in your life.

 

When you are dealing with change, find a leader, parent, talk to God to help you deal with it.