Monday 24 July 2017

WHO ARE YOU. Part 1

WHO ARE YOU? PART 1


Seems more like a Facebook post Question…
When you go visiting a friend’s home and knock on their door on arrival, before opening the door, they will ask “Who are you?” At that moment, you are given an opportunity to IDENTIFY YOURSELF before you are given access into their home. At those times what do you say?
Today the world is asking you dear Christian Teenager, “Who are you?” Do you even know? Do you know what it means to be called a Christian? Do you know what it means to be called “God’s Righteousness”?
Do you know what gives you deep satisfaction? Do you know what tugs at the very core of your heart? Have you ever given thought to the reason why you are called a Christian? Have you ever wondered how being a Christian makes any difference in the world and in your generation or in the lives of your family and friends? Have you ever considered that being a Christian as a Teenager is much more than you know it to be?
Do you give more thought to the daily distractions of this present generation and the approval of your peers than you do of Jesus Christ, his Word and his Spirit? Are you concerned about God’s thoughts? Are his desires your desires? Do you give importance to God’s word as written in the Bible? Does God have your heart? Do you know that what is in your heart determines who you are?
For there are many identities in this world forged by many things that are not of God but there is just one identity that truly matters, an identity forged by God’s word and Spirit. YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST!
The true knowledge of this will change your perspective and decisions from here onward. It will change what you pursue and who you pursue. It will change how you talk, what you say, where you go, who you associate with. It will change WHAT YOU BELIEVE. It will change your heart! The declaration of your identity in Christ will not gain public approval. So, don’t expect the world and social media to cheer and clap for you! (John 18: 18 – 19, 1 John 4:6). Instead, know and believe that your Identity in Christ is God-approved! It was blood bought and heaven endorsed!
The scripture says a lot about who you are. It talks a lot about your identity in Christ. We will find out these identities and more in the next blog!
Shalom, Blessing Gbarada.
 WHO AM I?
As parents/guardians, you might sometimes  wonder what goes on in the mind of your teenage child. Here is a little insight, have a good read.
I am strong, full of power,
Great strength dwells on my inside.
I don’t like to be underrated,
Neither do I like being under mined
Because I have a mind of my own.
I am a teenager.

I used to be called mummy’s boy,
A nickname I ‘earned’ from my classmates.
I tried to stop being her sweetest heart
By spending all my time on me,
But I realized obedience is key.
Although I still share great moments with her,
I enjoy my lone times at home.
I am a teenager.

When I see dad’s bearded face,
Coupled with uncle’s muscular chest,
I covet them earnestly.
After all, the Bible says
‘covet earnestly the best gifts’.
The beard, they say I will get tired of
I want it anyway;
If my friends can have it,
What stops me from having the same?
I am a teenager.

I like to wear my timberland boots;
The baggy trousers mummy sews,
I will never wear.
Anything that trends is my thing,
So far uniqueness is guaranteed,
I am good to go.
Looking good is my business,
More so, I am like my Father God,
I am a teenager.

Sometimes, I don’t feel like
attending Bible studies,
neither do I like to miss
Chelsea’s matches
especially when it is service days;
I attend them all the same.
I am a Godly teenager.

I have my shortcomings;
pleasant today,
naughty in the morrow.
When I misbehave,
I am glad mummy corrects me,
dad also doesn’t hesistate
To scold me when I miss it.
I might not like it sometimes
but I ultimately become a better me.
I am a teenager.

Oh yeah!
I almost forgot
Music is me.
You see me,
You smell the chords.
I love my musical lessons
From rock to jazz onto highlife;
Reggae is also sweet.
So far they are Gospel-based
and I learn a lesson or two,
coupled with striking my guitar strings
We are on good terms.
Who dull spirit epp?
C’mon, let’s Gospel- rock it
I’m a teenager.

My basket ball practise periods are
also one of my best moments.
One of the times I get to rub
shoulders with my peers.
All play and no work makes me
a dull teen.
I am a teenager.


I love my make ups properly done
Mum says I can't wear them heavily
But she uses it, doesn't she?
She says I must finish Secondary school
Before I can have a makeup kit.
C'mon, that's too far.
Do I have to wait that long,
Before I can appear prim and proper?
Well, so far she allows me wear it to Church
and other special occasions,
I am partially cool with it.
What shall I do?
I am a teenager.
Written by Bolanle Akinsanol who worships at Living Faith Church (aka Winners' Chapel). Bolanle is passionate about teenagers and has discovered that she's born to help teenagers discover and nurture the seeds in them, so they can maximise their potentials.

She can be reached on 07030415292 or akinsanolabolanle@gmail.com.

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