Prayer Books

     There are many ways to worship God, and I believe that one way is through a prayer book.  A prayer book is a a notebook that you can write to God in.  It's like praying in words.  You just write down what you want to say to God.  I have started doing it and I think it is fun.  You never know, you may be able to use your prayer books as an examples in the future.  You don't have to show you book to anyone if you don't want to, and your notebook can be anything.  It could be a diary or a composition notebook.  I have noticed that when I write down my feelings I feel better afterwards.  So why don't you grab that empty notebook that you have not written in and start writing your feelings down in a prayer book.

Being Corrected

     Oh no, your mother is getting on you again about forgetting to put you clothes away, unload the dishwasher, and do your homework.  The list of things just keep going.  You hate the lectures that your parents give you.  Some of you even think your parents are out to get you, some of you think that your parents are always getting on to you for the smallest things.  But that's not true.  Proverbs 12:1 says "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."
     Now don't go ahead and think that I mean you are stupid.  What I mean is that if you don't want to be corrected and learn how to be responsible than you are a fool for that.  Yea, at times everyone does not want to be corrected but the Bible is saying that only a fool would not want to learn and be wise.  Your parents only get on to you because they love you and they want the best for you.  If they did not love you than they would not get on to you at all.  They would let you do what ever you want. That might sound cool now but it's really not.  You would never learn anything and when you would be on your own you would have a very hard life.
     So the next time your parents get on to you about something don't grown and complain, but instead do it with love and respect.  Because where would we be with out or parents, and are almighty father.

A Poem

     Here is a poem that goes with the post on alcohol.

MOM
I went to this party mom
I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink mom
So I drank soda instead.

I felt real proud inside mom
The way you said I would
Even though all my friends mom
Told me that I should.

I know I did the right thing mom
I know your always right
The party's finally ending mom
As everyone drove out of sight.

As I got inside my car mom
I knew I'd get home in one piece
'Cause the way you made me feel mom
So responsible so sweet.

I started to drive away mom
As I pulled into the road
The other guy didn't see me mom
And hit me like a load.

I lay there on the pavement mom
I hear the policeman say
The other guy was drunk mom
Now I'm the one to pay.

I'm lying here dying mom
I wish you'd get here soon
How come this happened to me mom
My life bursted like a balloon.

There's blood all around me mom
Most of it is mine
I hear the paramedics say mom
I'll die in a short time.

He didn't know where he was going mom
He was probably at the same party as I
There's one big difference though mom
He's going to live while I die.

Why do people drink mom
It can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains mom
Just like a burning knife.

The man who hit me mom
Is walking, it's no fair
I'm lying here dying mom
While all he does is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry mom
Tell dad to be brave
For when I'm in heaven mom
Write my name upon my grave.

Someone should have told him mom
Not to drink and drive
If they'd often take the time mom
I'd still be alive.

My breath is growing short mom
I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me mom
'Cause when I needed you, you were there.

I have one last question mom
Before I say good-bye
I didn't even drink mom
So why am I the one to die.

This is the end mom
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words mom
I LOVE YOU & GOOD-BYE.
I got this poem from Jennifer Malone.
    
     This happens to many kids.  They think they are safe if they don't drink themselves but even being around someone who drinks to much or underage puts you in danger too.  So don't start young and don't be around friends who do drink.  But if you are around someone who drinks on accident try to make that person stop in a gentle and kind way.  Being mean and pointing a fingers at them only makes them mad or worse.  Remember no one ever plans to become a drunk or a drug addict, it happens but we can change that.

Temptations

     We as Christians have lots of temptations, Satan has set in our path, but GOD has given us the bible to help us over come those temptations.
 There are so many harmless temptations (we think harmless NOT).
For example music and T.V. , probably the smartest temptation Satan has given us. T.V., just about everyone watches it. But think, what do we watch? MTV, VH1, and others.
What do you watch on those channels? Would you watch that in front of Jesus Christ himself? Well you do! Why do we watch these T.V. channels/shows?
     Jeremiah 10:2- This is what the Lord says, do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them.

     We dont have to do what the world does, you maybe will be teased, but your not the only one! All it takes is one person, to change this whole world. If your a born leader, then LEAD their are lots of followers who will follow you, and if leading is hard for you, then find someone who has the same mind like you, and follow them. People want to be where there is power, and if your following someone with this same idea they'll also follow.

The Abuse of Alcohol

     Two friends named Dave and Matt went to middle school together.  As they progressed through the year they started to loose their friendship.  Dave had met a bunch of kids who drank alcohol.  One night while driving drunk with one of his knew friends.  Dave got in a car accident.  He survived but his friend did not.
     There are some teenagers these days that drink alcohol.  Alcohol is something that can hurt and even kill you if you use it in an irresponsible way.  Studies show that there are 11 million teens in this country that drink and, 7.2 Binge drink. What is binge drinking?  Well Kids health.org say this. "Binge drinking used to mean drinking heavily over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (just as binge eating means a specific period of uncontrolled overeating)."
   Can you imagine how Dave felt.  If he had not started drinking he would not have lost his friend.  This tragedy happens to many teens these days, and they will probably never forget it.  Many families are ruined by alcohol. I am not saying that alcohol is bad, I am just saying that drinking  under your age is not good. Drinking to much for anyone is bad.  Your body is not made to drink huge amounts of alcohol so why push your luck?  So if someone offers you a drink and you are not 21, then refuse it.  There is a reason why you have to be 21 to drink.
 

What is Wisdom

     Wisdom, such a different word and so is its meaning.  So do you know what wisdom mean?  Well I can tell you one thing, it is NOT knowledge.  Wisdom is the "ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding"   You see yes knowledge does have a part in it, but the smartest person in the world could not have wisdom.  Also many people say wisdom comes with age, but it really doesn't!  You could be sixty years old and not have wisdom.  Proverbs 1:7 says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
     You could be ten years old and be wiser than a twenty year old.  The only reason why older people seem to be smarter is because they have been in this world longer than you and have learned lessons.  But you can learn from someones lessons,  you can learn the history of other people so you won't make their mistakes.  That is why it is good to learn history also.  A good place to learn about wisdom is in the book of Proverbs it is full of it you can't miss it.  Try to read your Bible everyday you can learn from the mistakes in the Bible and you can get closer to God.

Trends Part 2

     The second trend that we have in this world today is a language trend.  Long ago we would always have to say "Yes mam" or " Yes sir"  Now we say "yea" "okay" "whatever".  We have really changed our way with words.  If you said anything other than "Yes mam" or "Yes sir"  twenty or thirty years ago you would get in trouble.  I am not saying we should go back to saying all those proper things but I am saying we should watch what we say.  When we speak we should speak out of love and kindness not the other way around.  Just think what would Jesus say?  What would he think when he hears you when you say something bad.  A way to know if it is okay to say what you're going to say, is think who would be happy by what I said? Jesus or Satan?  Would Jesus say this or would Satan?  It is okay to say words that are a knew trend but just remember, is this a good word to say or would it just hurt someone?