How many times have you beaten yourself up over something you did wrong? Did you fail to reach your expectations for yourself? Did you make a decision that backfired on you? Maybe certain choices turned out to be a disaster.

If you could talk to a Younger version of you, what would you say? Would you give advise to stay away from specific scenarios? Would you let yourself make the same mistakes? Do you think it would make a difference?

“Part of being young is making mistakes.” – Nikki Reed

Be kinder to yourself. You are bound to make mistakes. You will fail at certain points in your life. You won’t always have all the answers.

God doesn’t expect you to be perfect. He expects you to love Him with all your heart and soul. As you grow closer to Him, you will learn the discipline it takes to walk along the path that He set for you.

Every mountain, every valley
Thru each heartache you will see
Every moment brings you closer
To who you were meant to be

Reflection:

Write a letter addressed to a younger version of you.

Start with “Dear Younger Me”

Teens Day Devotions