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There’s something in us that wants to be lazy, do it later, wait a little longer, or take a shortcut. But this was not so with Jesus! He was committed to faithfully doing and fulfilling the Father’s will. Jesus was faithful to His disciples, His family, and others. He also faithfully prayed for them. And now, He is faithfully praying for youand caring for you, His friend (see John 17:20).
As a young woman who is a Christian, it is vital that faithfulness be a quality that describes you. When you are faithful, you show that you are born of God and belong to Him through His Son.
The good news is you can develop the same faithfulness Jesus showed the world. You can grow in faithfulness that follows through, fulfills your responsibilities, shows up, and keeps your word and your commitments. Your whole family is blessed when they can depend on you and trust you.
If this sounds impossible or like a hard uphill climb, take Step One: Call out to God in prayer. Ask Him to help you get rid of laziness. Then start small—in the little things. Start right under your own roof at home by doing your work chores, your homework, and helping with your parents and siblings—even without being asked! And count on Jesus’ strength. In Him you can do all things, including being faithful (Philippians 4:13).
In Elizabeth George’s book, You Always Have a Friend in Jesus, you’ll explore how Jesus lived out character traits in His everyday life on earth, and you’ll discover what a good friend He is to you–and what a good friend you can be to others.
Read Teen Tuesday—Can Others Depend on You? on Elizabeth & Jim George.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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