Are not going really going to talk about the physical stuff
But the stuff that goes on in your head
Problems
Worries
But before we do that, I've got a clip from Harry Enfield
Video: Harry Enfield - Undressed (1 hour 3 mins). This is taken from series 2
episode 2
In the video:
Kevin is in a bad mood "I hate you"
Perry is trying impress - Oasis
Rather than just been himself, starts behaving like Perry (Northerner)
But in one instant, when Kevin's mum appears, goes back to normal
The middle bit
Obviously, Kevin and Perry are just characters "made up", but do you think
there is any truth in them?
Do you find something's just bug you like Kevin says to his mum "I hate
you"
Do you think your parents understand you?
Care about you?
Are they embarrassing?
In the video, Kevin was so unsure of himself that in an instant he went from been Kevin
to been a teenager Perry did the same
Do you know people who are like that?
Why do you think they do that?
What would be the top ten things that are on your mind (make a list)
Which do you find hardest to cope with?
Which would you like to know more about?
Which do you worry about?
What's the best thing about been a teenager?
What's the worst thing about been a teenager?
The Bible bit
What ever is going in the Bible tells us that God knows us inside out:
Psalm 139 1-7 P560 " you know what I sit down and when I get up. You know my
thoughts before I think them "
What do you think about that?
God knows your thoughts?
You can not escape him?
Take some comfort in that...depends what you are thinking about
Conclusion
I'm sure you don't need me to tell you puberty is difficult time
If you want to talk about stuff, just say
Together
Or individually
There is one thing you should hear:
Matthew 18 1-4 P939 " the greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one
who makes himself humble like this child "
Bible references to consider
Psalm 46 1-3: Page 508 "God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in
times of trouble ."
Psalm 16: Page 488 "Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord
'You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.' "
Psalm 18: Page 489 "I love you Lord. You are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my
protection, my saviour. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety ." This
caries on for 59 verses. Some could be picked out.
Jeremiah 29:11 P723 " I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I give
you hope and a good future "
Psalm 30 Page 498 " you changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my
clothes of sadness, and clothed me with happiness. I will sing to you and not be
silent "
Matthew 18 1-4 P939 " the greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one
who makes himself humble like this child "
Psalm 139 1-7 P560 " you know what I sit down and when I get up. You know my
thoughts before I think them "
Ephesians 6:1 P1225 “Children, obey your parents as the Lord wants,
because it is the right thing to do”
Ephesians 6:4 P1226 “Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise
them with the training and teaching of the Lord”
Exodus 20:12 P78 ”Honour your father and your mother so that you will live
a long time in the land that the Lord your God is going to give you”
Colossians 3:20-21 P1243 “Children, obey your parents in all things,
because this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not nag your Children. If you are
too hard to please, they may stop trying.”
1 Peter 5:7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you
Galatians 6:2-5 Help to carry one another's burdens…each one must judge
his own conduct (for eventually) everyone has to carry his own load
Romans 15:7 P1161 "Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other…"
John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in
me.
Psalm 91 P535 "The Lord is your protection…Nothing bad will happen to you;
no disaster will come to your home. He has put his angels in charge of you to
watch over you wherever you go."