THREE THINGS EVERY YOUNG PERSON MUST HAVE

By Richard and Vivian Crabbe

  1. A Relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Based on Romans 3:23-24; 5:8; 6:23; John 1:12-13; 3:16.
  • What does this mean for you?
    • A personal relationship with God: John 15:4-8
    • Member of God’s family
    • Growth in the new life: Colossians 2:6-7
  • How does one grow in his/her relationship with Jesus?
  • In what areas do you need to grow as a child of God?
  1. A Commitment to be and to go all out for Christ
  • Daily life must reflect/show to all who I am and whose I am: Galatians 2:20
  • What does this mean for you?
    • Whatever I do must bring honor to God: 1 Corinthians 10:31
    • Serve the Lord: Joshua 24:15
    • Use your talents and abilities for God: 1 Peter 4:10-11
  • What gifts or talents do you have?
  • How and where can you use these to honor God? To serve God?
  1. A Purpose in Life
  • Based on Proverbs 16:3, 9
  • What does this mean for you?
    • Ask God for direction: Psalm 139:16
    • Set goals
    • Plan to achieve the goals
  • What mark do you want to leave in this world?
  • How would you like to be remembered? What would that mean to God?

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” – C. T. Studd