Acts Teens Live

Low self-esteem is based on what you believe about yourself based what people around you have said, or your experiences. But, our God placed great value on you, and He has great plan and purpose for you.

Our true identity is found in Christ not by the world, not by the people around us. He has the ultimate power to define who we are. We are loved, we are wanted, we are worthy, we are His child, so lean in to Him to search for your true identity.

Your validation comes from Jesus who loves you for who you are. The world will tell you to do more and better to deserve better, but Jesus is saying, come to me as you are. He loves you for because of who He is!

Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to not just touch you but take control? A person drunk with wine does foolish things, but a person drunk with the Holy Spirit does bold things for God. What else does it mean to be drunk with the Spirit?

Self-control is knowing when to say no, and what to say no to – and doing it. You cannot control what happens to you. You can only control what you do with what happens to you.

Gentleness is not weakness. Gentleness is to love first, though the first reaction should attacking or defensive. It is strength wrapped in peace and therein lies power to change the world.

It is a tall order to be faithful. When we are faithful to God, we would be faithful to His Commandment and know His purpose for us.

If kindness is doing something good for someone even when it's not necessary -- goodness is doing something good, especially for someone, because it’s the right thing to do; because it’s necessary. It shouldn't be just be explained, but experienced and then be expressed!

No matter what comes your way, choose kindness because it is powerful! God is kind not just to those who deserve it, but people who don't.

Sometimes there might be a lot of waiting in your situations, but then remember to not rush through the moments of life. Jesus did not rush through, but captured every moment because it is precious. So waiting is not a bad thing, but it would produce really valueable moments!