Boy do I have a lot to say about Generation Y! For those of you that are unfamiliar with generation Y, it’s the generation of kids that are currently in their teens. So, I recently had an opportunity to sit in on a teen connection group at a local church. I don’t even know where to begin as it relates to teens of today. I have volunteered with various youth ministries and been a youth mentor off and on for the past 8 or 9 years. In that time I dealt with unruly teenagers, but they weren’t anything like this group. We really need to be in constant intercession for these kids. They are fearless, bold, and out of control. Before I go any further, let me set the record straight in acknowledging that all teens don’t fall into this category, but a large majority of them do. If you don’t believe me, just turn on the television and you’ll see all of the crazy things that they are doing. Just to name a few: mixing several different types of prescription drugs together, then placing them in a large bowl, taking a hand full at a time and washing it down with an alcoholic beverage; cursing out teachers; plus snorting candy dust and vodka. These are things that would have never crossed our minds. I still can’t seem to figure out why anyone would want to snort candy dust or vodka. Please help me understand? Or do I really want to?As mothers we mustn’t only cover our kids in prayer, we need to pray for all kids. The enemy really wants to take out the youth and we can’t let him. How many of you pray over and anoint your kids on a daily basis? I make it a point to pray over my son everyday, sometimes several times a day. If we don’t pray for our children who will? We have to take our kids back and lead them onto the right path. We can’t be timid Christians; we must walk boldly and fight for what’s rightfully ours. Our children need to know and understand that they are to obey us and God’s laws. “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” (Colossians 3:20). Okay Saved M.O.M.’s, it’s time to pull out your weapons of warfare and fight like never before!
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Mommie Blessings,
Shonte’ Press
2 comments:
And let the church say, "Amen!"
You're on point Shonte'. The next generation is very bold and we must keep them in prayer! I pray the Lord will turn their boldness into a boldness for His name sake and not for the world! In Jesus Name!
Prayers and Blessings,
Kennisha
This new generation of teens are a new breed. When I was growing up, we would have never thought about taking prescription drugs or snorting candy dust!
There are so many negative role models in the media, with a lack of positive ones. As a result, we get children idolizing people who need mentoring themselves. Good for you for being a mentor!
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