Showing posts with label future. Show all posts
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Friday, October 1, 2021

What to Do If Your Parents Are Divorced

Hey, Awesome Teen!  Divorce is not a fun topic, especially if it hits close to home. So, today we're going to talk about what to do if your parents have divorced.

Most likely, your parents' divorce made you deeply sad, or angry, or resentful, or conflicted, or confused, or cynical of marriage--or all of the above. One thing it certainly didn't do is make you happy.  At least, not in the long run. You may have felt relieved that the arguing was over, but deep down, your heart was grieved.

Divorce is not what God intended for a marriage. And just because your parents got divorced doesn't mean you will get divorced. In fact, you can learn some very important lessons from your parents' divorce that will help you make your own marriage strong and lasting when the time comes for you to be married.

So, here are some things that will help you handle your parents' divorce:

1) Talk to God about all of your feelings. And I mean ALL of your feelings. Why? Well, first of all, because God already knows how you feel about your parents' divorce, and second, God loves it when you vent to Him. Yes, vent!

The Psalmist David in the Bible was one of the best venters I know. He poured out his heart to God. He told God when he was sad, when he was afraid, and when he was confused. He even let God know it when he was angry with Him.

This is one of the reasons God called David "a man after His own heart." You see, David was real with God. He was honest and transparent with Him. 

2) Forgive your parents for getting a divorce. Forgiving those who hurt us is, perhaps, the most important thing you can do in life. You see, bitterness will keep you a prisoner to your hurt, while forgiveness will free you from your hurt.
 
3)  Pray for your parents. If they do not know Jesus, pray that they will come to know Him. If they do know Him, pray that He will heal them of the hurt they, too, have suffered from the divorce.

 4) Ask God to give you wisdom when the time comes to choose your own husband. God says that He will gladly and generously give us wisdom. All we have to do is ask Him for it (James 1: 5).

"Your past does not equal your future."
                                   ~ Dr. MaryAnn Diorio


5) Pray for your future spouse. It is not too soon to start praying for the person God wants you to marry. Pray that he or she will love and follow Jesus. Pray that he or she will be a good spouse to you and a good parent to the children God will give you.

 Remember: the past does not equal the future. Just because your parents got divorced does not mean you will get divorced. So, don't be afraid to get married. Just be sure that you marry the person God chooses for you.

What, in your opinion, should a married couple do to avoid divorce? Please post your answers in the comment box below. Thanks!

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Friday, September 10, 2021

How to Know What to Do with Your Life

Hey, Awesome Teen!

Have you figured out yet what you're going to be "when you grow up"?  I write those last words with the full knowledge that you are almost all grown up and have some very important choices to make.

Consider this: In the next five to fifteen years--depending on your current age--you will need to decide what profession to pursue, what college to attend (or not attend--depending on your career choice), and what person to marry if you decide to get married.

All of these big decisions involve a lot of smaller ones: like, should I go to a four-year college or should I start at a community college, aka two-year college? Or should I go to college at all? 

If I do go to college, how am I going to pay for it? And do I want to spend half my life paying off my college loans?  If I don't go to college, what should I do to earn a living? 

Regarding marriage, you will face these questions: Should I get married or should I stay single?  If I do get married, whom should I marry?  How will I recognize my spouse? If I stay single, what does God want me to do with the life He has given me?

With so many possible paths to take, what's a teen to do?

 Here is a suggestion:  Ask the Holy Spirit what to do.  

After Jesus returned to Heaven, He sent His Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us into all truth. This means that as you seek the Holy Spirit, He will give you wisdom and direction to make the right choices for your life. 

 Bottom line, there are only two things we need to do in life:

1) Hear the voice of the Holy Spirit; and
2) Obey His voice. 

 If you learn how to do these two things, you will never make a wrong decision in your life.

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Suicide: Life’s Biggest Cop-Out

Hey, Gabriel Girls! You’ve probably already figured out that on this blog, we talk about all kinds of things. And we aren’t afraid to talk about serious topics that teen girls face.

 So, today, we’re going to talk about suicide.  Why? Because suicide is a serious problem among teenagers. Most likely, you have heard of someone who has committed suicide. Maybe you even knew someone who committed suicide.  Or, worse yet, you yourself may have thought of committing suicide. 

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According to a report issued by the World Health Organization in 2014, suicide is the number one cause of death worldwide among older teenage girls. That means suicide is a pretty big problem, and we need to talk about it.

 Why do teens commit suicide? The main reason is that they have lost all hope. Why have they lost all hope? Because they don’t think their lives have meaning.  

 Why don’t they think their lives have meaning? Well, one big reason is that they’ve been taught the theory of evolution that says we come from monkeys. And, if a teen believes she comes from a monkey, she’ll never feel important and special.

 The truth is that you are made in the image of God. That means you have great, great worth. It means you have a special purpose, a purpose no one else can fulfill but you.

 You did not come from a monkey, no matter what your biology teacher taught you in school. You were created directly by God. You are not an animal. You are a human being.

 God put you on this earth for a reason. You have great value in His eyes, and He has special plans for your life.  He says so in Jeremiah 29:11:  “My plans for you are for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

 God wants you to have hope, and He wants you to have a good future. That hope and that good future come only from knowing Jesus Christ and developing a deep relationship with Him. No matter what is going on in your life, Jesus is there for you.

 So, if thoughts of suicide come your way, realize that they are coming from Satan. Realize that suicide is the biggest cop-out in the world. 

 If you’re feeling depressed, talk to someone about how you’re feeling. If you don’t have anyone to talk to, write to me at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. I’ll be happy to listen. 
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Source cited: http://www.prb.org/Publications/Articles/2014/adolescent-suicide.aspx

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  • You need to be born again. This means that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and the Lord of your life.If you don't know how to do this, click here.
  • You need to have a desire to tell others about Jesus wherever you go and whenever you can.
  • You need to commit to following Jesus by reading the Bible and praying every day and by obeying Jesus' command to love Him and to love your neighbor.
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