Help Teenagers Put the Future in God’s Hands
As another school year wraps up, graduating seniors are contemplating the next stage in their lives. Whether kids are heading to college or full-time employment, this important milestone brings a mixture of excitement and uncertainty.
Those feelings aren’t reserved for high school seniors. Whether they’re 13 or 19, most young people question what the future holds for them. “What does God want me to do with my life? Should I go to college? If so, which one? What should I study? What do I want to be? Should I get married? If so, to whom?” Such questions can feel overwhelming, especially when they’re combined with all the other emotions and pressures today’s teenagers face.
Teenagers who know that God has their lives all planned out still might not know which particular direction he wants them to take. When big choices loom, Christians can bring their questions to God in prayer and can rely on the loving support of family members and friends.
As parents, your presence and guidance during times of decision-making is crucial. Although you can’t make choices for your teenagers, you can help them recognize their talents and interests, research their options, set short- and long-term goals, and then get settled in the next stage of their lives. Download the latest issue of “The Parent Link” to help your teenagers rely on God as they contemplate the future.