For age 16 and up

By MariaMaria #637 CM/FM 3439 12/02

Dearest Family‚

1. As I explained in GN 1006 ("Raising Junior Teen Disciples," ML #3419), our junior teens are a very needy age group. The Lord is asking us to make a concerted push to win our teens as disciples.

2. Following are further excerpts of messages that the Lord has given about how to relate to them, how to help them, tips on interacting with them, and what their needs are. It's a lot of information, and obviously not all of it will apply to every situation, but I pray you'll find it helpful and enlightening, and that it will give you some clues and ideas about questions to ask the Lord in regards to the junior teens in your Home and how you can better relate to them and help them. If you haven't yet finished asking the Lord the questions that I listed in GN 1006, I highly recommend that you take the time to do that. Receiving the Lord's personalized counsel is crucial. Our junior teens are some of our most potential disciples. We need their help desperately to win this world for Jesus. Besides that, they're our children, we love them dearly, and we want to see them happy and fulfilled.

3. Like the Lord explained in "Raising Junior Teen Disciples," this present generation of junior teens has its own unique needs, desires, and ways of looking at things. So please ask the Lord to help you go into reading this counsel and hearing from Him on the matter with an open mind and heart—not comparing things to the way they used to be, or even the way you think they should be, but asking our wonderful Shepherd to help you see things the way He does. Even just getting a new perspective from this counsel and from what the Lord shows you personally will help tremendously in giving a new start to your relationship‚ and if you're faithful to follow the Lord step by step, you'll be able to help them and give them what they need in order to fulfill their true potential.

4. Some of these messages were received by SGAs, some by FGAs. I mention that because in some of the messages it talks about "growing up in the Family" or not comparing to when you were that age. Naturally, those apply more to SGAs than to FGAs, but there's lots of good counsel in here for all.

5. Please pray that you can each apply this counsel and make the changes that the Lord wants you to make, so that you can be the shepherds and friends, confidants and role models that our younger generation needs.

With love and prayers for you and yours in the Keeper of the Keys, Mama

Personalizing the Counsel

6. (Jesus speaking: ) Any counsel that I give will be true for some, but in some cases would not be applicable or appropriate. I don't have to give across-the-board counsel that will fit every situation, because it is the day of the channels, the day of hearing from Me about everything. For the most part I will hit the broadest possible spectrum; but for those who are different, that is why I have given channels to My shepherds, parents, and caretakers worldwide. People must learn‚ and have learned, that they need to personalize My counsel and adapt it to suit each need. (End of message from Jesus.)

The Pull of the World

7. (Jesus speaking: ) One thing that fades with age‚ at least somewhat, is the hugely powerful pull of the world that teens feel in their young years. If you think back, you can remember it. The things of the world are just a super strong pull when you're young. This is very much true of junior teens. In the back of their minds they're yearning for so much that the System has to offer. Why is this?—Because the System offers the pleasures of sin for a season, the lust of the flesh‚ and the pride of life. All these things appeal to humans' baser instincts, and the way of the System often seems so much easier. The music generally sounds better; the bad movies appear more exciting; the attitudes often seem cooler, the lifestyles easier‚ the knowledge better, and so on.

8. This is not to be wondered at, because the world is given over to the Enemy, and he has done his very best to make the world the lusty trap that it is. And he's done a good job! The pull of the world is strong, it's a magnet, and in youth you're simply very focused on personal pleasure. So what the world has to offer becomes very hard to resist. This is just a simple fact that I want to share with you, because even though you still feel tempted from time to time by System things‚ it's nowhere near the level that My younger ones are affected by it.

9. Because you have chosen Me and "esteemed the reproach of Christ greater than the treasures of Egypt," your choice has been made, and thus I can, and am, in turn blessing you with the blessings that come from being in My service. The younger ones halt between the two opinions, and thus they taste the pleasures of neither while being hurt by both. Their spirits are hurt by the pull of the world, but their faith is hurt, because while they are in the Family, they still haven't fully committed, and thus they don't yet taste the rewards of the truly dedicated. They often think that things must just be rougher for them, and that's why so many young ones decide that they're simply not cut out for My service; they must not be the type.

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10. Q: We haven't asked the younger ones to commit to everything that we believe in. If we don't expect them to live up to the CM standard fully at this age, why would they be blessed less because of that?

11. (Jesus speaking:) Understanding how their lack of commitment affects them is an important point for parents and shepherds to understand. It's a spiritual principle—that a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. In explaining this, I'm not saying that they should be pushed into commitment earlier. This time of decision is necessary for them. But I'm explaining how hard it is on them, because it affects their happiness, their behavior, their very perspective on life. If you can understand that about them and try to channel and challenge them, then your relationship with them will be much more fruitful. Otherwise, you can tend to wonder what's wrong with them, whether they aren't cut out for the Family or something. When in actuality, it's just that they haven't yet committed, and so they don't have the spiritual strength or fulfillment or happiness that is needed to be motivated in their service for Me. (End of message from Jesus.)

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12. They see you who are committed being blessed and having good lives‚ but they haven't quite made the connection between the blessings and the total commitment. So they essentially see themselves in the same boat as you‚ except that they're not as happy, and they can't grasp how adding more "boring" spiritual things to their life could possibly increase their happiness.

13. If that were you, how would you see it? You'd figure the same things they do, that you just must be different. You must be a man apart, and what works for all those around you isn't working for you.

14. Teenagers already are glaringly aware of what makes them different from others‚ and they want to belong to something. The System seems more fun to many Family teens, yet they are all My children and they feel a certain responsibility to remain in the calling that they know in their hearts is just. So they waver‚ seeing both worlds, but tasting none fully. For those who waver too long, eventually the System will win out, because it appeals to the physical or sensual parts of human nature‚ which seem easier to indulge and satisfy.

15. How long is too long? That depends on the teen, their training‚ and their yieldedness and obedience to Me. I cannot specify when the line is crossed‚ for some cross it earlier than others. I can but warn that the line itself is there.

16. The blessings of My Spirit are less tangible than the System's "blessings," so it requires a leap of faith for My young ones to choose My path. Again, it's hard for you to remember just exactly how much personal pleasure plays a part in each decision that is made at that age. It's just enormous, and quite unfathomable the older you get. You SGAs can still understand somewhat, but even you forget. Your lives are also more fulfilled and happy than those of the junior teens who are undecided and uncommitted and have not yet found their "purpose" in life, and that also distances you from the strong pull and from remembering exactly how hard it was to withstand that pull and make the right choices.

17. So back to My point about faith: Faith is something that teens are naturally low on at that point in their lives, which is why they must be surrounded by faith-building things. The connection must be made between going all the way for Me and the blessings that follow. On the other hand, the blessings that they see you being blessed with are not always even the blessings they want. They want music that rocks, experiences that excite them, love, popularity‚ and to be cool. There are measures of all of these things in My will and work, but they're not as enticingly packaged as they are in the System.

18. What this means is not that the Family has to turn things up a notch to try to be "cooler," because you'll never be able to compete with the god of this world; what it means is that you have to show how such things do not satisfy in the end. But again, it requires faith to believe such things on the part of the young ones. Such questions of faith are difficult, and often the solutions don't come easily. Those who are young in spirit and flesh battle much with confusion, for not only is it the natural age of questioning, but the battles rage hot against them, for the Enemy seeks to destroy them.

19. Yet do not despair, for I have the answers, the guidance, and the keys to each one's heart. There are solutions and there are answers, but for the most part, the young ones will not look for them.—Which is why you who are strong must bear the infirmity of them that are weak and find the answers for them, and do your best to point them to where they can be found.

20. If you can help them to begin to experience the joys of living for Me, if you can help them to make that commitment and go all the way for Me, then I will start to pour out My blessings upon them in full measure, and the battle is half-won. Of course‚ it is a daily struggle, and not something you can let up on. But especially at first‚ you almost have to make things happen, hold their hand and help them walk through the steps of commitment‚ and then seek Me as to what I would have you do to help reward them.

21. It's not enough to let them go it alone and hope they'll make the right choices, because the Enemy is working overtime to get them pulled and distracted and on the path of compromise and disobedience, knowing that if he can get them going in that direction, they will become even more dissatisfied with their lives of service to Me, because they are neither tasting the blessings nor the fulfillment that I would love to give them.

22. So you must seek Me as to how best to help them on to this road of obedience and commitment, knowing that if they can get started in the right direction‚ they will start to experience the fulfillment and happiness and rewards that come from serving Me. Keep at it and don't give up. It takes work, but if you succeed—through your prayers, your sacrifices, your love‚ your desperation—you will have won a disciple. And that, My loves, is worth it all. (End of message from Jesus.)

Swimming Laps—

Or Splashing and Playing?

23. (Jesus speaking: ) This age group doesn't want anything the same‚ boring, or normal. They want excitement, they want change, and they want a challenge. Sometimes they turn to the negative because they don't see those qualities in those older than they are, so they look for them anywhere they can. Adults are usually more settled down and have found what they like; they've found their place and are content to live a life that most teens would consider awfully boring. Think back to when you were a teen. What was it that turned you on and who were those that you liked the most? It was those who were radical, who wanted to do something different, and who helped you get on-fire.

24. If you want to be able to relate to teens‚ you have to realize those important things, which are very different from most adults—and when I say adults, I mean SGAs too, and even older teens. Adults are worried about different things; they're worried about work, finances, families and children, whereas teens are interested in fun, revolution, radical changes, excitement, etc. What is perfectly acceptable to an adult and would keep them happy for years on end just doesn't do it for teens.

25. If you aren't providing the things that the teens need in their lives, you can't blame them if they don't live up to your standards. You can't put them in a box and think that they ought to be content with "such-and-such," and therefore should behave in "such-and-such" a manner. If you get them on fire, they will burn for Me!

26. Take devotions, for example. Most adults prefer just straight reading of a GN with little commentary in between. They want the meat of the Word and are willing to sit for long periods of time reading a long Letter. Teens are totally different! They don't have long attention spans and can't usually sit and pay attention to one thing for too long.

27. Teens need variety in their Word diet. While the adults will be fine with reading one GN for the whole devotions and will get fed by it, teens and JETTs will probably only pay attention for 25% to 30% of the reading and miss the rest. They need discussion, Bible classes, and a variety of Word to read and absorb. They would probably be much more fed if someone "taught" the GN and called for audience participation with songs, verses from the Bible to support the lesson, examples, personal life testimonies, an anecdote or two thrown in, a poem‚ and wrapped it up with a time of hearing from Me unitedly. They have to learn the joy of swimming in My Word.

28. Take, for example, a swimming pool and how these same two groups use it. The adults want to use the pool to swim laps, going back and forth for what seems like an eternity. They will get the exercise they need and feel refreshed and invigorated. Most teens, however, find swimming laps in a pool to be extremely boring. They want to use the pool to play games in, splash around, and have fun with their peers. Once they've done this, they too get the exercise they need and feel happy and content and think of the pool as a great place to be. If all they could do in the pool was swim laps, they wouldn't think it was a very fun place. But because there's so much more that they can do in a pool than just swim laps, they love it!

29. My Word is as waters to swim in and is filled with so much variety that they can be turned on to it and desire it. They just need to be shown how it relates to the way they think and have it tailored to their needs. They need to see that what they read is something they can apply to their lives too. This takes time; it takes the attention of someone to plan these things and carry them out. But it's well worth it, for if you turn on your teens to the Word, you have made disciples of them!

30. Witnessing is another area where there are differences in the teens' needs. Whereas most adults are focused on follow-up and tool distribution as well as involved in fundraising, the teens must be turned on to the joy of winning souls and feeding those sheep. While teens do need to help with fundraising activities to some degree, if all they do when they go out witnessing is stoplight postering, ballooning, selling tools, canning, or other witnessing methods that generate funds, they're going to be disillusioned with witnessing and turn to the System and its avenues for success.

31. With teens it's important that they be involved in witnessing that requires them to be on-fire and radical, and doesn't always focus on the raising of funds. They need to go to where their own generation is and just witness. They need to be taught to witness with their Bibles and win souls. How many of you are training and teaching your young people to personally witness? How many of you are taking your teens to places where they can pour out and not worry about anything but just winning and feeding lost souls of their generation? That's what your teens need. If you look back at what kept the first Family disciples on fire‚ it was personal witnessing.

32. The verse "without a vision the people perish" couldn't be truer for teens! If they don't have a spiritual vision, they will perish spiritually. If they don't have a clear imprint on their lives of what it is to be a true missionary and what it's like to witness and win souls, then their growth as missionaries is going to be stunted‚ and you shouldn't be surprised if they don't end up living for Me and serving Me. Witnessing is what kept you when you were young, and that's what's going to keep them. You have to keep that in mind and relate to them in that way.

33. Teens need to learn, they need to grow‚ they need to have a challenge. They must have responsibility, yet at the same time variety, and you must realize that. They want to be trusted, but they also want to be able to learn new things and have the opportunity to find their place. They need to see the importance of schooling and doing their best to learn, and they can be inspired to do it. They don't want to just be cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the toddlers all the time. They do need ministry training‚ but they also need variety and opportunities for new experiences. Most of all‚ they need to experience what you're here for, what your whole life for Me is about—witnessing‚ winning others to My Kingdom, and feeding the sheep.

34. Caring for teens takes time. It's not an easy task to inspire them, train them, shepherd them, and relate to them. You have to always be one step ahead of them and be there for them. A lot of folks don't want to take this time. The parents are busy and need them to help out in the Home, and many times people feel they don't have time to give them all they need and they just let them do whatever they want. But you have to make the time! It's not optional! If you want your teens to turn out well, you must invest the necessary time. There's no way around it. Being left to themselves continually is one of the worst things for teens, because idleness is the Devil's workshop.

35. If you want to relate to teens, take time for them, do things with them, think about them, teach them, train them‚ pray for them, hear from Me about them and for them and with them, love them, have fun with them, and be a sample of My joy of living to them! Pick them up when they fall, forgive them when they stumble, show faith that they can overcome, help them do so, and they will! (End of message from Jesus.)

The Need to "Belong"

36. (Jesus speaking:) You can't relate to this age group by thinking back to when you were that age. Whether you're an FGA or an SGA, times have changed, and changed drastically. The influences that will have had an effect on a young teen's life nowadays are so varied and so many that it's really impossible to compare their state of mind, the input and attitudes they have or have had, with those of your youth.

37. The level of responsibility they've borne has generally been less than many of you bore. In some ways this has stunted the growth and development of many of them and made them less mature and responsible than the 14- and 15-year-olds of the earlier generation, or even the generation of their older brothers and sisters. At the same time, the spiritual forces and negative influences that they've had to contend with are far stronger than they were even five or ten years ago‚ and certainly a whole different battle than it was 30 or 40 years ago.

38. The world grows darker and darker‚ and evil men wax worse and worse‚ and men's vile attitudes have become more prevalent than ever. There is now no escaping. Even if a teen is in a remote mission field with very little TV or Internet access‚ the little that comes through comes with the influence of strong spirits and has a strong effect. And even if there were no "System influences" in the form of the media‚ the Enemy and his dark spirits are everywhere, and always ready to whisper in the ear of any one of your young ones.

39. It is the nature of teenagers to be naturally rebellious‚ as well as inquisitive, and the Enemy gladly preys upon these weaknesses and this time of decision and inner turmoil. He doesn't even need the help of outside influences. He can just attack them in their minds, making them rebellious, skeptical, doubtful, distrusting‚ interested in the dark side, in violence and evil, or a variety of vain and even dangerous pursuits. Every teenager wants to have a dream, and sometimes they already do; other times they feel the need to make one up. They have to have a goal to aim toward, or they'll be aimless and lethargic. And some, lacking a positive goal, may well come up with a weird, quirky, or negative goal.

40. They're striving to find their place in life, so they usually adopt some personality type or style—even if it's not what they really like or what they really are inside. They feel they need to latch on to something, to be a part of some type of community or brotherhood or clique. Just being a member of their personal family or even of "the" Family doesn't usually satisfy that strong desire that young teens have. It's not personal enough. It's not "cool" enough. They feel the need to belong to something else in addition to their family—whether it's a little group with a few other young people that dress a certain way; whether it's taking on the dress and style of some alternative or fringe group; or being a groupie of a certain type of music or video or computer game.

41. Their world and their grasp of the world is pretty small and narrow‚ and they need to be part of some group that is pretty small and narrow. It's an actual emotional need. This need can of course be filled in a good way, like by them being part of some group within their Home that maybe has some little oddities, such as them all wanting long hair or a certain style of hair or whatever, but that directs their time and energies into something useful, whether it's some kind of creative or constructive project; a witnessing venture; a social club where they get together and have fun doing edifying things, or whatever the case may be.

42. The ideal is if you can challenge them with a project or goal or "brotherhood" that channels their energy and desires and talents and creativity and need for belonging into something worthwhile for Me, revolving around discipleship and going all the way, witnessing and bringing others with them, and at the same time delivering the camaraderie and excitement and tight-knit sense of belonging that they crave. Because then they not only have their needs met, but they also begin to experience the fulfillment of commitment and serving Me, and it will motivate them to continue growing and moving in the right direction.

43. If their need for belonging, for being "in" with some small group, can be met within their Home or within the Family, that's of course the ideal. If that can be accomplished, even if the activity or the bond that draws them together isn't 100% missionary-minded, that's still a big step in the right direction. Because if they don't find that kind of bonding and fellowship within the Family, they'll look for it outside—either through outside friends, or hooking up with people via the Internet, or just becoming some type of groupie or fan, copying the styles and attitudes of some worldly movie star, rock group, or what have you.

44. It's important to understand this need they have for belonging, because if as a parent or shepherd or older brother or sister you want to get close to them, you may have to be willing to be somewhat involved with their "brotherhood" type thing—whether it means you and them teaming up to be some kind of constructive "clique," or whether it means your being informed and knowledgeable about whatever they're into so that you can get "in" with them. You don't necessarily have to be into it yourself, and in some cases you really shouldn't be, but you should know enough about whatever it is they're into so that you can understand it, so that you can communicate with them about it, so that you can know how helpful or hurtful it is, and redirect them elsewhere to something similar but not so dangerous, if needed.

45. Teens at this age need to have hobbies and things they enjoy doing in their time off. You can't expect them to just work all day and then go study or get in the Word at night. They need to have fun things to do, and their idea of what's fun varies from person to person. For one kid it might mean computer games, and you can find some that are decent enough and keep it in check. For others it might mean learning some skill‚ like how to play an instrument, or taking apart and fixing electronic gadgets. It might be videos‚ books, or games for others. If you're providing them with fun relaxation activities that they desire‚ of course they'll be more willing to play "give and take" when it comes to their work‚ school, behavior, and the things you expect of them. (End of message from Jesus)

Don't Compare

46. (Jesus speaking: ) One mistake that's easy to make is to think back to when you were the age in question, and compare how you remember yourself being to how the younger ones are now. So much changes as time goes by that thinking back to how you acted or what was expected of you when you were younger doesn't really help. Of course‚ thinking back to how you thought or what things may have helped you through that age is good, but thinking back self-righteously, like‚ "Oh, when I was 15 I was expected to take care of all my brothers and sisters by myself," is not helpful. For one thing, it doesn't offer any solution; and for another, if you really remember back to when you were that age, think of how a comment like that would make you feel. Would it make you want to do better? No, it would have made you feel that older people just don't understand what you're going through and they never will!

47. With each generation comes totally new experiences that are determined by what's going on around them. The world changes, the Family has changed, everything has changed, and it's very different from the way it was when you were that age. It's a totally different world and you can't relate to things the same way.

48. You can, however, still relate if you think back to how things made you feel. You can think back to which of your shepherds you really liked and respected and why. You can think back to what really bothered you most about others' attitudes. These things will help you to relate. Because even though all the physical things have changed, what goes on in their heads is still much the same as it was back then. They go through the same battles of thinking that the older ones don't understand, and the battles of comparing, thinking they don't matter, etc. These things are much the same, and remembering back to how you felt and putting yourself in their shoes today will help you to relate. (End of message from Jesus.)

No Two Are Identical

49. (Jesus speaking:) This junior teen age is definitely a hard age to relate to. Their emotions and thoughts change so much that they could have their minds set on one thing, then change to another idea that totally contradicts their first one, and they believe it with their whole hearts.

50. Once you get to be an adult, you pretty much have acquired a set way of thinking, so it can be difficult to understand why they change so much. I've made young people to want to change and try new things so that they can get experience in different areas and find out how one way works and one doesn't. They have independent minds and love to contradict just for the purpose of gaining information. If they're arguing about some matter and are just continuously going at it, most of the time they're trying to get more info without letting on that they don't know what they're talking about, or what you're saying.

51. In different situations that come up, your best bet is to call on Me and ask Me what they mean with what they are doing. Each one is different. You'll never find two identical teens. They all think for themselves and have their own way of coming up with either solutions and answers to problems, or with questions to ask. (End of message from Jesus.)

Steppingstones

52. (Jesus speaking:) This is a stage of human development that is universal, and I designed it so. On the one hand, it can be easier for young people growing up in the Family because they have much more of My Word and other godly influences; but on the other hand, it can be even more difficult because they're so familiar with these things that I would like to use to help them mature and decide to serve Me, that they don't value them as they should. You need to put yourself in their shoes; you need to empathize.

53. Just as love begets love, respect and trust beget love and respect. Trust them with responsibility and respect their feelings and opinions, even if you don't agree. You don't have to live on their level, but you do have to get down on their level sometimes in order to understand and relate to them.

54. You may not see much future in some of the things that seem all–important to them at the moment, but if you can learn to see those things as steppingstones in their development rather than obstacles in the way of serving Me, it will alleviate the frustration you sometimes feel over their immature behavior. It will also help them to not feel the resistance and disapproval they feel from you, which causes them to withdraw. The more you can win their confidence, the more they will open up; and the more they open up, the easier it will become to understand and relate to them. You must make the first move. You must become first a friend to them, then a confidant‚ and finally a shepherd or mentor. (End of message from Jesus)

Be the Kind of Mentor They Respect

55. (Jesus speaking: ) If you think back about the people that you liked‚ respected, and trusted at that age‚ it was the ones that you could relate to somewhat‚ the ones that you thought understood you—at least somewhat—and the ones who took the time to listen.

56. It wasn't that you liked people that let you get away with things. Some of the older YAs at the time and the shepherds you liked most weren't pushovers by any means. They laid down the law, so to speak, but you could see in them an understanding of you, and you knew that they were doing what they could. They were fun to be with, and they cut you slack when they could. They didn't jump on you for every little thing you did. At times you would force their hand to do something, but they would let things pass that didn't really matter so much.

57. They would take the time to listen to you and your ideas, and would try to help you see things in the right way by explaining things to you. It's easy to hurt someone of that age, and they don't easily forgive. The best thing you can do is just be open and led of Me; it's such a balance and it's never even the same from person to person, so you must be led of Me and ask Me what you should do to win their trust and respect on a case-by–case basis. (End of message from Jesus.)

It's Just Plain Tough!

58. (Dad speaking:) This time that they go through is just a plain ol' tough time. It's that age where they have the natural tendency to rebel, question, reject, and be unyielded to just about everything!

59. With System teens, it's a perfect chance for you to witness to them and give them something to rebel against—the System! But when Family teens go through this period, it's a different story: They still have that rebellious nature, but it's a test to see what they're going to rebel against. Will it be the Lord, their shepherds, the Word, and witnessing? Or will it be a healthy rebellion against the System‚ against the negative influences of the world that are so incredibly geared toward polluting fresh young minds? That's the choice.

60. However‚ just because young teens have a natural proclivity to question everything and rebellion is especially strong during this period‚ it doesn't mean you should concede and say that that's just the way it's going to be. Just because a toddler is hell-bent on disobeying his mommy doesn't mean that you let him go ahead and have free rein in the home. No‚ the parents and teachers have to mold him and point him in the right direction until he learns what's right and wrong. Through learning and accepting the rules and boundaries set before him, the child will gradually gain his own fear of the Lord‚ which will help him to keep himself on the straight and narrow.

61. It's somewhat the same with teenagers. During the teen years, their minds revert back to that very impressionable state, like they were when they were very young. The only difference is‚ this time around they aren't so eager to please their mommy and daddy or shepherds. They'll do all in their power to make it difficult for you‚ but deep down inside they still want and need those rules, just like a toddler does. The boundaries are what make them feel safe. If you don't put them up, they'll go to the extreme just to get your attention or to see where you'll draw the line. They're testing your love—determining how much you care for them by the boundaries you set.

62. Of course, if you overdo and go to the opposite extreme and lay down too many rules and regulations, restricting your teenager's every move, it can have just as many negative effects in their training as if you didn't put down any. But many Family parents are tending toward the former—failing to set down the boundaries clearly enough, not holding the standard steadfast, as it should be held.

63. Obviously it's a fine balance and you must be Spirit-led. That's the most important thing to remember when handling young teens. If you're stuck in a rut in your interactions with them, they will feel you boxing them in.

64. They generally will react and behave the way you treat them. If you talk down to them and treat them like children‚ they'll behave like children. If you treat them over-strictly, expecting too much maturity for their age, they'll feel overwhelmed, and likely make an effort to "be good," but they'll turn around and rebel behind your back.

65. So the key is to move with the Lord's Spirit. Their thoughts and attitudes are twisting, turning, and changing every day. Their minds and hearts, not to mention their bodies, are growing by leaps and bounds every day. One day they might be struggling with a simple spiritual concept, and the next day something clicks and they're able to grasp it completely. For this reason, the way you interact with them has to be constantly updated. Don't be stuck on yesterday's plan. Be open to the Lord's leading for the new day.

66. They don't want to be treated like children, yet at the same time you can't expect adult maturity and behavior from them. There's an in-between. There's a balance. This is how you will win their respect and trust—not by giving them everything they want, or letting them run wild in hopes that they'll get their "yah-yahs" out. They're in need of direction at this point in their lives—not overbearing, restrictive, breathing-down-your-neck kind of shepherding, but trusting, loving-yet-firm, flexible, Spirit-led shepherding, with clear boundaries. (End of message from Dad.)

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67. (Question:) What can be done with young people who have problems along the line of being rebellious‚ defiant, and contrary, where they tend to reject almost everything and push away those who are trying to help them? What can be done to get them back on course?

Be Negotiators

68. (Jesus speaking: ) Teenagers have this inbuilt mentality that fights against rules and restrictions. They're rebels at heart. I made them to be this way so that they would want to grow up and take responsibility for themselves and gain a desire to make their own choices. Yet this natural rebellion must be channeled, because otherwise it can also ruin them. It can make them cantankerous, crabby, difficult to get along with, and in their teen years they can develop nasty habits of poor human relations and lack of respect for others that will then last them a lifetime.

69. They need to be taught‚ they need to be instructed, and yet at the same time given sufficient freedom to make their own choices about whatever is appropriate to make choices about at their age. Often they want to make choices that are not yet theirs to make, because they don't have the wisdom, the maturity‚ the experience, or the sense of responsibility. Still‚ I put that desire within them, because otherwise they would remain children forever, content to just do what their parents say and never wanting to think or plan or decide for themselves.

70. You have to realize the inherent nature of teenagers and why they rebel before you can do anything to help them overcome it. You have to understand that it's an inbuilt mechanism and that it's very useful if channeled right. It's not that you want to "break" them, to change their personalities‚ to make them "yes people" or agreeable to everyone and everything. You can't‚ even if you try! What you do want to do, though, is teach them to be reasonable.

71. As parents and shepherds, you need to learn the art of negotiating. If you've seen any of those movies about hostage negotiators, you'll get a better idea of the kind of negotiating that is needed with teenagers sometimes. They can be about as volatile, unpredictable and unreasonable as a kidnapper—though of course not as dangerous.

72. The combination of their natural rebellion, the intense emotions of those years‚ the Enemy's attacks, and the worldly input they receive combines to make them act really "way out there" at times. It's almost like they speak another language, come from a different culture, or even a different planet! You have to keep that in mind.

73. You have to remember that what they want out of life at this immature stage is often completely different than what you want out of life. The way they see things may be completely different than the way you see them. What to you is a very good reason for doing something may not be a valid reason at all to them. Basically what you need is supernatural wisdom to know where they're at, what's in their heart and mind, so that you can establish points in common. From there you can have fruitful communications and reasonable negotiations.

74. Granted, there are times when you just have to put your foot down and say, "Do this because it's the right thing to do," and be real parent-like about it. That is your God-given right. And it is your duty, in fact, to make sure that they're behaving in a godly fashion, and especially not doing anything that would be hurtful or harmful to others. There isn't always time or room for negotiations; some things are simply not negotiable.

75. On the other hand, while the bottom line is not negotiable, some things are worth having discussions and negotiations about, so that they can come to an understanding of where you're coming from, and you can understand their side and see if parts of the plan can be modified. At least you're talking, you're communicating, you're hearing their side, you're understanding their viewpoint, and in the process I can and will inspire you with ideas of things to say or do to help them understand, or things you can do to make it easier for them while still sticking to your convictions.

76. Firmness and guidelines are essential at this age and phase of life. They have to be reasonable guidelines and you have to really pray about them, because while there are certain basic codes of behavior that should be required of every human, some teens need more or less restrictions.

77. One thing that helps is to not make rules about areas that aren't problems or issues. Don't create new issues—you'll have enough real ones already! For example, if your child doesn't have a problem with listening to System music, don't come up with a big rule of "no System music in the house," because that'll probably just make them want to go and get all of it they can!

78. Don't try to cover all your bases by coming up with rules and guidelines that would cover every possible scenario or misbehavior. Try to keep your rules as simple and minimal as possible, and then if things come up that require more rules or guidelines, pray about them and make them then. You're going to have to have rules and guidelines, but the simpler and more concise they are the better.

79. Shoot straight and make it completely clear what you expect. Try to give them as much reasoning and explanation as possible for everything that you require of them. But if they don't agree and negotiation doesn't make them see the light, well, you still have to follow through. It's a lot more difficult, of course, when they haven't agreed to it, but it still must be done.

80. In some cases, it may be helpful if you can get your teen to sign some sort of contract or written agreement—especially if they're one of the more rebellious or quarrelsome types. You'll have to pray about the specific terms of the contract with your particular teenager, but it could be something to the effect of: "Once you're 16 you may leave this Home or you may leave the Family. However‚ as long as you are under our care and we are feeding, clothing, housing‚ and providing for you, you will agree to abide by a few house rules‚ which are the following…" Then both parents and teenager would sign this. Of course, there is already the provisional contract for senior teens of 16 and 17, but in many cases you parents may want to sign some type of similar contract with your younger teens.

81. It's ideal if people obey from the heart, but sometimes that just doesn't work with teenagers, at least not right off the bat. But if you can at least get them to agree to do such and such by agreeing that you're only going to require it for a certain time, you can in some cases make it easier for them to turn around. If they yield and make the right decisions, they will eventually start to stay within godly bounds because they know it makes them happy and it makes for a good life. But they don't have that wisdom and experience to begin with, and you sometimes have to enforce the rules until they come to understand that the rules are for their benefit.

82. See‚ if they think that they're going to have to listen to you "forever," they'll just hate it more and more. But if they realize that at a certain point you're prepared to let them go their way, and they truly believe that what you're asking or requiring of them is for their own good, they'll be more willing to follow. They may still be quite reluctant, but at least they'll be in a "negotiable" state, and as they follow, there's a good chance that they'll turn around and start to want to do the right things‚ if you're handling them with love and giving them responsibility as you go. (End of message from Jesus)

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Having a Listening Ear

83. (Jesus speaking:) Teenagers are just beginning to spread their wings and become independent, and suddenly the things they've been doing all their life are worth questioning: "Why should I do that? Has it really helped me? Just because so-and-so says I should doesn't mean it's the best!" You can't stop teenagers from questioning their environment, and attempts to do so will only cause them to be more rebellious.

84. What they need is understanding, patience, and a listening ear. They need to be able to express their questions to someone mature enough to hear them out. They don't even necessarily need answers right away, because sometimes the answers you give are not prayed through and end up being full of holes. Thankfully, you have the benefit of the gift of prophecy, and when there are questions you have a hard time answering, you can simply tell them to give you a little time to ask the Lord, and I will help you make it clear for them. Or you can ask Me together with them‚ or they can even ask Me for themselves if they wish. In asking they will receive.

85. But even then you can't expect them to accept everything. What you can teach them, however, is that it's not necessary to understand everything to the nth degree. Some questions and concepts need to be wrapped up in a bundle of faith and understood with time. There are numerous questions they may have about sex, relationships, service for Me, children, and much more that can't really be fully understood without having gone through certain experiences. Many of these are not even fully understood by 50-year-old adults. Teens need to realize that just because they have an adult body and feel like they have an adult mind, that doesn't mean they can throw out everything they don't fully understand. Experience is a great teacher, and they can look forward to being taught again and again by this mentor. (End of message from Jesus.)

Activating the Power of Love

86. (Jesus speaking: ) You cannot lose if you love. So often the young go by their feelings and react to that which feels good, that which gives excitement, that which gives a thrill. The obvious impostors are the movies, music, and the Internet. Other impostors are stepping out and doing daring things, dangerous things, things that cause reactions in others. All of these raise the adrenaline levels to some degree and make them feel alive. But they don't satisfy nor fill the void in their hearts for love. Nothing can truly take the place of love.

87. If you give love, show love, react in love, and yield to My Spirit showing you how to love and when to love, then they will know it. They will feel the difference. It's a different type of thrill and maybe not so obvious at first, but it lasts longer and it truly satisfies. The more they receive it, the more they will grow to like it and depend on it. The more they experience it, the more they will desire it, and the more they will learn to discern the difference. It doesn't happen overnight, and takes time and consistency. There's no easy formula. That's why you need to be yielded, prayerful, and full of My love, desiring to be whatever is needed for each of those you encounter in your way.

88. Don't let yourself be fooled. Love is the life force of the spirit. It is manifested in whatever way is necessary to do good for a soul. Sometimes a soul needs great mercy and forgiveness, and for you to see beyond their actions and deeds into their hearts and desires. Sometimes love is manifested in harsh truth, open rebuke, and stern correction to steer a person from a dangerous course.

89. Love is whatever is needed to bring a person along on their journey of life and learning to know My Spirit and become one with Me. Some come to this realization through extended mercy and overlooking of their wrong; some through open rebuke of their misdeeds. Generally it takes a good deal of both, for no one comes to the realization through a single event.

90. The only true formula is love, guided by My Spirit. Be prayerful, in tune, listening, full of My love‚ and yielded. Then I can speak to you and show you what to do each time. And when you don't know what to do, it's better to wait, take some time away to pray, and then come back to it. I can show you what the best and most loving course of action to take is. (End of message from Jesus)

Put Yourself in Their Shoes—

And then Pray Like Everything

Depended on It!

91. (Jesus speaking:) I want you to go back and remember all that you felt and experienced as a younger brother or a young teen in your Teen Home. What turned you on? What was on your mind a lot of the time? What concerned you? What made you afraid? What was it that really got your goat? What made you want to give your all to Me? What was it that kept you on the straight and narrow?

92. Well‚ whenever you think of your young people today, think of those things and remember to pray for them. Remember‚ and let those events of your life motivate you to support them and help them through your prayers. They are My children and they have grown up in My Family; their heritage and inheritance lies within My Family of Love. It's a priceless, privileged place of service, of honor, of sacrifice, and eventually glory.

93. But that reality is something you—and they—have to take by faith, because compared to the world, you're outcasts, you're nuts‚ you're those that are despised. However, if you look at things with the eyes of My Spirit and in the light of reality‚ then you will see, as I have shown you and many others of My children throughout history‚ that indeed it is better to suffer a little now and reign forever than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

94. I want you to interact with these young ones as you would your dearest brother or sister who mean so much to you. I want you to remember them in your prayers consistently, to uphold them in the spirit, and fight for them during the battles they're going through.

95. When you see them, put your arms around them and let them know you care about them. Don't smother them or make them think you're being protective or a "control freak," but show them that you're honestly concerned and willing to prove it. Then in all you do and say around them, let My Spirit come through. Let My love, the love I feel for them, come through in your every action, your every word, your every exchange.

96. Remember that a sample‚ not a sermon, is what is needed. Let the knowledge of these young ones watching you, hearing you, and seeing all that goes on when they're with you, keep you desperate with Me, desperate to stay close to Me and living lovingly and unselfishly. Let it stir you to action. Let it be as the story of the man on the battlefield whose brother was wounded and lying in a trench. When his brother came to him, despite the risk to his own life, he knew that he was loved.

97. Let the remembrance of that story impress upon you just how much I expect it of you. I expect you to do whatever is necessary, even give your life, if necessary, to help these young teens who are lost, who are wounded by the Enemy. No matter what it takes, whatever the cost, I expect it of you.—And so do they. Their lives, their spirits, and their usefulness to Me are at stake here. Don't disappoint them, or Me.

98. Remember that praying for them is not the least you can do but the most. Even when they're not around or working with you, keep them in your desperate prayers, that they will yield to My will in their lives, that they will be open to My Spirit, that they will be healed from the wounds of Satan that have been inflicted on them. Through your prayers bring forth the fruit in My children's lives that I so long for and desire to see.

99. Until you get to Heaven you will not be able to fathom or comprehend the magnitude of the power and influence you have had on certain individuals through your prayers. So, with that in mind, be a prayer warrior constantly‚ as you work, as you play, as you eat, as you enjoy life.

100. And remember, just as you will partake of the rewards of others' labors for whatever it is that you had a part in, so will you partake of the rewards and the souls and the lives changed that come about as a result of these young ones' future service for Me. You will see the living results of your efforts in prayer, in love‚ and in sacrificing and giving of yourself. You will see the day when all your efforts, both physical and spiritual‚ will pay off!

101. Have I not said that My young ones will be the future? Have I not promised that they will do great and mighty exploits? Have I not foreordained them from the beginning of time to preach My message in these Last Days‚ to witness the very end of the Earth, the last moments of the great saga of time? Great will be the victory for My Kingdom when these of their own free will dedicate their lives to Me, live My truth, follow My ways‚ and be the Endtime witnesses that I'm making them in this time!

102. These are the crucial years‚ the important years, when all the thoughts and decisions, the seeds of good or evil are planted and are there to stay. These are the days when those habits, whether positive or negative‚ whether of Me or of the world, take root and remain. These are those days, so use every day well. Do your part this day, this minute, to guard the souls of your younger brethren, that they may in time fight alongside you in this mighty battle. (End of message from Jesus)

Are You Willing to Sacrifice

For His Sake?

(Received by a married SGA, about how to help a junior teen she was living with at the time.)

103. (Jesus speaking:) Try to be more giving of yourself and of your time. When it's your time to relax or your free day, one of the last things you want is to have to work to be a sample or to include someone like L. It's just more work. You don't want to take on the added responsibility or challenge. But for L. to really feel like he's a part of the team, that he's loved and appreciated, that he's important to Me, it's going to take the efforts of every individual, and that includes you.

104. It's not enough to just expect that someone else is going to do stuff with him or invite him to do fun things or include him in on what they're doing. It's not enough to just assume that it's somebody else's responsibility. It doesn't have to be a lot, but you must do something. Even just inviting him to do something other than computer games on free day or in the evenings will encourage him and help him. Invite him out with you somewhere every once in a while, or invite him to have dinner with you on free day.

105. You and your mate could even decide together to make a commitment to do something with him once every two weeks—or some such arrangement like that. If you put it into your schedule, then you're more likely to remember to do it, because it's just human nature to forget. Talk to your mate about it. And maybe there are other things that your husband could do with him, that you should be willing to allow him to do. It will mean you giving up some of your personal time with your husband, but it's worth it for the sake of these younger ones who really need bellwethers to take them under their wings and show them what life for the Lord is all about, and that it can be a lot of fun too.

106. It's going to be a big job to try and win L's heart for Me, and I need everyone's help. Because you're not really involved with L's daily life, I call you to the challenge of trying to do relaxing, fun, and entertaining things with him every so often—taking him out with you for a picnic, inviting him to dinner, taking him out to a movie in the theater, going on some other fun outing, inviting him for some type of games in your room at night (other than computer games), making a special little snack and inviting him. These are some things that you can do to help him feel loved, accepted, and appreciated as a friend, a co-worker, a teammate. It will also help him to see that there is more to having fun in life than playing computer games or browsing the Internet. You can help to broaden his horizon and opinion of fun.

107. Doing some things like this with you and your mate—and others also—will help him to become more accustomed to interacting with people and improving his communication‚ speech, and interactive skills, as well as his love and concern. It will show him a sample of giving and loving and sharing and including‚ which is something he needs to grow in. It will also help him to feel less bored and more challenged with life in general. It won't take tons of your time, but your efforts to reach out to him will bear a lot of fruit.

108. Don't be stuck in a box, but be open to trying new things. Allow Me to lead you as to when to insert more spiritual types of activities. Right now the spiritual is all very boring to him, but pray about ways that you can help your times with him to be not only fun but also inspiring and uplifting, which will help to increase his hunger for the Word‚ for Me, and for the things of the spirit.

109. If you are willing to do this, if you are willing to give and to sacrifice for his sake, I will bless you in your life. You will not lose from this time that you give away, for I will bless you in more ways than you will ever know. As you reach out to him, I will strengthen your marriage in the spirit; I will give you greater happiness and contentment; I will increase your channel to Me and your anointing for your work. And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the blessings that I will give you as you give to him.

110. Taking the time to help L. may seem like a sacrifice‚ but I will repay you with wonderful things in your life as you take the step of faith to reach out to this precious one, My son who is in great need, My son that I have great things in store for if he will stay true to Me. (End of message from Jesus)

Being on Board

And Yet Being Yourself

111. (Jesus speaking: ) Junior teens are often hit with the thought that if they yield and do what's expected of them‚ they will lose who they are and will just be drones of some sort. They think that their "out-of-it nature" is who they are, it's their personality, and if they change, they won't be themselves. You thought this at one point as well. It's a battle a lot of people go through, but as you can now see, being on board doesn't take away your personality or individuality.

112. The way to impart this to the younger people is to sincerely pray that I will help you include Me more in every aspect of your life. As you do and it becomes natural to you, it is obvious that you are still yourself with your likes and dislikes, your personality and your sense of fun and humor—but because you put Me first and strive to include Me, I am able to bless every aspect of your life more, and make it even more fun and fulfilling and enjoyable and memorable than if you were simply pursuing a good life and leaving Me out of it.

113. The way to dispel that superstition or fear is to simply prove it false—get on board all the way and see if I don't help you become an even better‚ more fun, loving, full-of-the-spirit person. The more full you are of Me, the more of a new bottle you are—because I am the essence of newness and fun and balance and freedom! (End of message from Jesus.)

Trust—A Major Factor

114. (Jesus speaking:) To win a person's trust, first they must know that you care, because why would you trust a person who doesn't care about you?

115. Sometimes you can tend to overanalyze the problem and make it tougher than it is. Teens are tough, yes, but in many ways they have the same basic needs as anyone else. They like and appreciate new approaches, but sometimes you can get so busy worrying about your "presentation" that you don't even do just the simple things for fear that they won't be "cool" enough. There really aren't too many cool, hip ways to show someone you care about them; it just works the same old way it always has. Weep with them that weep, laugh when they laugh, and feel the agony of heart of those whose hearts are broken. Empathize, care, and learn.

116. You don't always have to know the problems beforehand, but when you do learn of a problem that one is having, then you must react with compassion and empathy. You don't even have to understand all the details of it; that's not important. What's important is that obviously it's important to them. Don't worry about "relating" to their battle; that's not always necessary. But if it's bothering them, care enough to recognize their pain and try to help how and where you can.

117. There aren't always tons of opportunities to do this, because young people are often very closed about their battles. But care is an important first step where and when you can use it. Even simple things like being concerned if they're getting enough rest, if their work space is adequate for the job they need to do, if they're getting enough to eat, and if they have enough variety in their life. Don't always expect great answers, because they're not always very expressive, especially at the beginning, but remember that you're working for the future. The things you do and say now will build the relationship that you'll have then. It all has to start with care and concern and love.

118. To build respect, you have to be who you are. Be real, be genuine, realizing that everyone has something in them to respect. You might not be the coolest person and they might not respect you because of that, but you do have something to offer and you should offer what you can.

119. It's the same with them—respect them for what they have to offer and they'll do the same in turn. You don't have to be all things to them, just as you shouldn't expect them to be all things either. If they're good at their studies or strong in the Word, respect that. If they're good with kids‚ respect that. Start with their strong points and look for something good that you can build on and show respect for. Look for something unique, that maybe not everyone notices about them. Otherwise they'll start to feel that they're only good for one thing, and if they were to ever lose that one quality or talent, then no one will like them. Basically, be Spirit-led. Ask Me what to start your relationship on, what to encourage them about and respect them for, and I'll show you. (End of message from Jesus.)

Pointers for Success

120. (Jesus speaking:) I'll give you a list here‚ My loves, that you can try to put into practice with your junior teens to win their trust and respect.

121. • Let them know that you not only love them but like them, and like to spend time with them, and are willing to get involved with the things they're interested in.

122. • Give them guidelines and standards that you expect them to follow, and follow through with them. But help them to follow through. Don't leave them on their own‚ and then get on their case when they fail.

123. • Share your heart with them and try to communicate with them on a personal level. Ask them how they feel about a certain thing or things and let them express themselves without feeling you're going to condemn the way they feel or think. Then tell them the way you feel and why you've come to feel that way, the experiences you've had along that line.

124. • At the same time‚ help them to know that you realize that their situation is new and unique to them; that your life has been different from theirs‚ and that you don't expect them to find the solutions they need in exactly the same way as you did.

125. • Be a sample to them, much more than a sermon. Show them what living for Me and being a missionary for Me in this new era of action can be like by being what I've called you to be. Help them to want to be like you. Be a role model for them that they can aspire to.

126. • Try to find something that your junior teen is interested in, some common interest that you share, and work on it together and teach them what you know about it, and let them teach you what they know. Get involved in projects together. (End of message from Jesus)

Ask Me

127. (Jesus speaking:) Let Me remind you of the most important ingredients in your relationship with your teens, and that is to ask Me—to let Me lead and guide you each step—and to love them with My love‚ which only comes from Me. If you have those two ingredients, everything else will turn out okay.

128. Teens are hard to understand. They're hard to figure out, but remember that I know everything about them, and I can gently lead you along the path of understanding and faith, if you're faithful to come to Me and let Me speak to you about each of them individually. I'll help you know what works and what won't. I'll give you ideas to try‚ things to say to express your love in a way that they'll really appreciate, ideas of things that will inspire them and motivate them. I'll bring Word to your mind that will help to strengthen them, and solutions to the problems that they're facing, or that you're facing in your communication with them. Also remember to claim and call on the power of the keys of the Kingdom that I've given to you, which enlighten and clarify and solve any problem. They are yours to claim and appropriate within My will, and they have the power to bring about the miracles that you need.

129. It's all within My hands to give you, and I give it freely to those who ask. So in all your absorbing and learning and receiving this counsel, keep this in mind first and foremost: Only I know what will work and what will turn the key of your particular teens, what their needs are, and what would help them the most. And in the power of the keys you can overcome all. So don't fail them by leaning to your own understanding, but ask Me, claim the power available to you, and hit the bull's eye! (End of message from Jesus)

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The Keys Transform,

And Have Transforming Power!

130. (Jesus speaking: ) The keys are diverse and changeable. In situations when you don't quite know what the specific need is‚ but you just call on the keys, I transform the keys into whatever you need them to be.

131. If the problems with your young people are hidden‚ the keys see the need and respond. Your young people can hide what's in their hearts from you, but they can't hide from Me, and there are no areas of their lives that the keys can't penetrate and change—even those things that are deep inside.

132. Sometimes you‚ My parents and shepherds, don't know what to pray for when you're beseeching Me on behalf of your children. You don't exactly know what the root cause of the problem is, or how to bring about the solution. But that shouldn't stop you from claiming the keys‚ because the keys, as a part of Me‚ discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

133. When you call on them, they will be what you need them to be—as a sword to cut to the heart, as a soft blanket to warm and soothe, as a fire burning brightly in their soul, as a scalpel to root out bitterness, as a drink to quench their thirst, as food to feed their hungry spirits. They can be and do all this and more! Whatever the need is, the keys adapt and respond. (End of message from Jesus.)

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Keys for Junior Teens

My magical wellspring of ideas, concrete solutions, and practical ways to relate to and help your young people is yours to partake of fully through the power of the keys.

The keys of wisdom and insight are spiritual eyeglasses that will improve your vision and help you to see things in radical, fresh new ways.

The keys of inspiration specialize in imparting to you hot-off-the-griddle, workable ideas and solutions when you feel like you're at the end of your rope and have exhausted all your resources.

Tenaciously cling to the keys of perseverance and faith when you don't see much progress for your efforts‚ and in time you will see tangible results that will be worth more to you than any sacrifice.

Claim the keys of faith and belief to see your young people as My firecrackers. If their fuse is lit, even if it takes a little while, they will explode like fireworks one day and shine beautifully for Me, lighting up My sky.

The keys will reveal all that's hidden, dash in pieces every barrier, demolish walls that seem immovable, and remove every obstacle in the way of progress, unity, and the melding of the generations.

Key power is the power you need to blast through the barricades that hold back the hearts of your young people. Call on the keys of progress and all spiritual barricades will weaken, and as you continue to call on the keys, they will crumble into dust.

K-E-Y-S equals kids encouraged, yielded, and satisfied with Jesus. Claim the keys, take appropriate action, and it will happen.

Call on the keys of the Kingdom and fight for your young people in prayer. Then everything will fall into place for their care as you follow and obey the Word.

Every situation can turn into a victory situation if you call on the power of the keys of miracles.

Continued in Part 2

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